CAM 16 Solutions

A to C

A. Para -based practice

Explanations:

Ans 1. By simple analogy, A is cooked. tram the passage, 'silver dissolved in acid because the particles of and
attracted those of silver more strongly than partides of these solutes attracted each other." Thus, salt dissolves in
water because the particles of water attract salt particles more strongly than particles of salt(solute in this case)
attract each other. Choice (A)

Ans 2 There is nothing in the passage that suggests Skinner was interested in understanding the human mind and its
mental processes. On the other hand, A, B and Care implied M the passage. Choice (D)

Ans 3 The author would agree with all of the following except A. Although the theory of evolution has gained
acceptance in wider fields (B), and it is recognised as unquestionable truth by most educated people (D), the ordinary
people in general, the public is yet to acknowledge it fully. That the theory was controversial is true because the
scientists of the day argued fiercely over it. Choice (A)

Ans 4 The argument is that rice cultivation is a significant contributor to global warming. Option A does not
strengthen this argument in any way. In fact it weakens it. C does not strengthen the position of the paragraph either.
That methane breaks down faster than carbon dioxide makes rice cultivation less responsible for global warming. D
also does not make the argument of the paragraph any stronger. It has no connection with the argument. B alone
defends the argument. It tells us why rice is a major factor contributing to global warming. Choice (B)

Ans 5 From our reading of the passage, we can infer that the author, is in favour of myths power of giving meaning to
our life. According to the author, ignoring myths in our everyday lives will be a mistake- 'the interpretations will be
deficient.' Among the given options, it is obvious that except B all are disparaging of the concept of myth or are
strongly in favour of rational thinking .Thus, only B is supported by the passage. Choice (B)

Ans 6 (A), and (B) are opinionated, and as such cannot statistically support the research findings, unlike (C), which is
well-argued. (D) does not directly address the gravity of climate change. Choice (C)

Ans 7 (A) looks at the said problem from Italy's perspective, and not the author's. (C) is commendable, but it does not
address the question. (D) is not life-threatening in terms of the boats capsizing or people dying at sea. (B) points out
how hazardous the journey for refugees is. Choice (B)

Ans 8 (A) and (B) do not address why the carriers "may be losing some of their invincibility". (D) is unkind. (C)
explains the threat to the U.S. carriers in unambiguous terms. Choice (C)
Ans 9 (C) clearly shows how Russia is even more dependent on Europe as its main customer. (A) puts Europe on
tenterhooks. (B) and (D) have to be connected to the argument. Choice (C)

Ans 10 (A) has to be connected to the consequences mentioned in the argument. (B) also does not mention adverse
effects. (C) is not substantiated, though it appears to be on the right track. (D) supports the claim that the digital
revolution is in the same boat as the industrial revolution, albeit in a different context. Choice (D)
B. Quantitative Aptitude
Answer Keys

1. Option B

2. Option B

3. Option A

4. Option B

5. Option C

6. Option A

7. Option A

8. Option A

9. Option C

10. Option B

Soln.1.

Let the original price be p. Price after decreasing by 25% .

25 3
𝑝 − 100
𝑝 = 4
𝑃

180 180
Now 3 − 𝑝
=5
4
𝑃

60
🡺 𝑃
= 5⇒𝑃 = 12🡺 quantity = 180/12 = 15 kg

If p increases by 25%, new price = 12 + 25% of 12 = 15

Quantity = 180/15 = 12 kg

So the increase in price by 25% would have resulted in her getting 3 kg less.

Choice (B)

Soln.2.

Let the speeds km/hr of John, Jack & Jill be x, y, z respectively. Let the distance between A and B be 'd' km.

In the first instance distance travelled by John = (d + 11)km

While distance travelled by Jack = d - 11

The time taken by both is the same.

(d + 11)/x = ( d – 11 )/ y🡺 x /y = (d+11)/(d-11) ……… (1)

In the second instance, distance travelled by Jack = d + 9

While the distance travelled by Jill = d - 9

Both travelled for the same time, 🡺 (d+9)/y = (d – 9)/z

y/z = (d + 9)/(d – 9) ………(2)

From (1) x (2) :-

x/z = (x/y) x (y/z)

But, given x/z = 3/2 🡺 2 =

3
( 𝑑+11
𝑑−11 )( )
𝑑+9
𝑑−9

→ 3 (d - 9) (d - 11) = 2 (d + 11) (d + 9)

→ 3d2 - 60d + 297 = 2d2 + 40d + 198

⇨ d2 - 100d + 99 =0🡺 d = 99 or 1 Choice (B)

Soln. 3.

Work done by P and Q in the first 10 days

= ( 1
30
+
1
60 ) * 10 = 3
60
×10 =
1
2
= ½ of the work

Number of days for which Q and R work together

1 1
1− 2 ×180
= 1 1 = 2
5
= 18 days
60
+ 90

1 1
Fraction of work that Q does = 10× 60
+ 18× 60
= 28/60 = 14/30

Amount that Q gets = (14/30) * 6300 = ₹2940 Choice (A)

Soln.4.

Since each of them take below 30 seconds and the product of the scores is divisible by 77 and 161. The scores have
to be 7, 11, 23. Since Tina finishes last, the time taken by her is 23 sec. Choice (B)

Soln.5.

Let N represent the set of numbers

🡺 N = 6a + 4, a = 3b + 2, b = 2c + 1

: N = 6 (3b + 2) + 4 = 18b + 16 = 18 (2c + 1) + 16 = 36c + 34

N is a 3 digit number, if 2 ≤C≤ 26:

As 2 + 3 + .... + 26 = 350, the sum of all possible values ofN = 36 (350) + 25 (34)

= 12,600 + 850 = 13,450. Choice (C)

Soln. 6.

In an equilateral triangle,

3 2
PO = LR = QM = 2
𝑃𝑄🡺 PQ = 𝑃𝑂
3

Given LR2 + QM2 + PO2 = 51 3 cm2

3PO2 = 51 3 cm2

PO2 = 17 3 cm2
 2
:. Area of an equilateral triangle = 4
3
(𝑃𝑄) =
2
4
3
( 2
3 )
(𝑃𝑂) = 17 Choice (A)

Soln.7.
𝑥 1−𝑥
9 9 9 3
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 , 𝑓(1 − 𝑥) = 1−𝑥 = =
9 +3 9 +3 ( 𝑥)
9+3 9 3+9
𝑥

⇨ f(x) + f(1-x) = 1
⇨ f(1/10) + f(9/10) = 1, similarly f(2/10) + f(8/10) = 1 ….. f(4/10) + f(6/10) = 1
1

92 3 1
⇨ f(5/10) = f(1/2) = 1 = 3+3
= 2
, f(10/10) = f(1) = 9/(9+3) = ¾
2
9 +3

⇨ 𝑓 ( ) + 𝑓( )
1
10
2
10
3
+ 𝑓 10 ( ) + ⋯ + 𝑓( ) = 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + ½ + ¾ = 21/4
10
10

Choice (A)

Soln.8.

Let the number of books received by C be x.

The number of books received by B = 3x.

The number of books received by A = 2 * 3x =.6x

: X+ 3x + 6x = 40

- 10x = 40 🡺 x = 4

.: C receives 4 books; B receives 12 books and A receives24 books.

Hence, we have to find the number of ways of distributing40 books among A, B and C such that A receives 24
books,B receives 12 books and C receives 4 books.

🡺 The number of ways of arranging 40 objects in which24 are alike, 12 are alike and 4 are alike.

=P(40; 24, 12, 4) = 40!/(24!x12!x 4!) Choice (A)

Solutions for questions 9 and 10:

9. Let the consumption of the locality per day = X kI

Amount of water initially stored in the tank = 90X kI

The total stores last for only 60 days.

Hence, amount of water actually consumed = 60X kI

Total amount of water wasted = (60)*(150) KI

🡺 90X - (60)(150) = 60X 🡺 30x = (60)(150) 🡺 x = 300. Choice (C)

10. Let the water last for d days.

Amount of water actually used = 300d KI

(90)(300) - (150)(30) = 300d.

🡺 d = 90 - 15 =75

The remaining water will last for 45 days. Choice (B)

C. DILR

Answer Keys

1. Option C

2. Option D

3. Option B

4. Option B

5. Option D

6. Option B

7. Option C

8. Option D

Solutions for questions 1 to 5:

As player D scored 6.67% of the total number of fours (4s) the number of fours the team scored is at least 15.
Similarly, the number of sixers (6s) the team scored is at least 8.

:. The total runs scored in fours and sixes by the different players are

A - 8 + 6 = 14

B - 12 + 12 = 24

C- 20 + 0 = 20

D- 4 + 18 =22

E - 16 + 12 =28

As C has scored 13% and D scored 15% of the runs scored, the total runs scored by the team must be at least 200
(as we need to have integer values for the runs scored by each player)

1. The team scored 15 fours in total. Choice (C)

2. Player B scored 48 runs. Choice (D)

3. Player C scored the maximum percentage of his runs through 4s and 6s. Choice (B)

4. The players together scored 200 runs. Choice (B)

5. Score of C = 26, out of which he scored 20 (20 + 0) runs in 4’s & 6’s by facing 5 balls. Remaining 6 runs could be
scored by facing a minimum of 3 balls. Hence, Total minimum balls = 5+3 = 8

Choice (D)
Solution 6 to 8:

6. Given all those who are members of group C are members of either group D or group E but are not members of
any other group. Hence, the fifth set group-C can be drawn as shown in the figure Also,e=f=g=h=1=j=k=1= 5 Also. p=
10. m= 20, o = 10 GT=a+b+c+d+e+f +g+h+i+j+k+1 +m+n+o +p+q+r+s+none 100=10+5 (8)+ 20 +n+q+ 10+ 10+
10.n=q=0 Exactly two groups is represented by e+f+g+h-Fi+j+k+1= 5(8)= 40 Choice (B)

7. Exactly three groups is represented by m+n+o+q+p= 20 + 0+ 10+ 0+ 10 =40 Choice (C)

8. Given a = 10 b=c=d= 0 Group-D is represented by i+p+o+r+m+1+9+k-Fj+d = 5+ 10+10+ 10+ 20 + 5 + 5+ 5+ 0= 70

Choice(D)