CAT Practice Question and Answer

Q: What is always coming but never arrives? 1986 0

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Answer :
Explanation :

It is Tomorrow. It always be tomorrow which represents coming but never arrives.

Q: A pulse can be detected most easily in 1984 0

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    a vein
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    a lacteal
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    an artery
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    a capillary
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Answer : 3. "an artery"
Explanation :

Answer: C) an artery Explanation: A pulse can be detected most easily in Arteries as they are under much greater pressure than veins because they are carrying blood away from the heart which is the pumping machine to force blood to move to all of the body.   Every time the hear contracts, it can be felt in an artery where a surge of blood has just been forced.   A capillary is too small to feel a pulse and a lacteal is part of the lymphatic system found in the small intestine.

Q: Which value is equal to 5% of 1,500? 1984 0

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    35
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    55
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    75
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    45
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Answer : 3. "75"
Explanation :

Answer: C) 75 Explanation: In the question it is asked for 5% of 1500 5 x 1500/100 = 15 x 5 = 75.   Hence, 5% of 1,500 is equal to 75.

Q: Find the odd man out of the following number series? 22, 26, 42, 78, 142, 244 1983 0

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    244
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    142
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    78
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    42
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Answer : 1. "244"
Explanation :

Answer: A) 244 Explanation: The given number series 22, 26, 42, 78, 142, 244 follows a pattern that, 2222 + 22 = 22 + 4 = 2626 + 42 = 26 + 16 = 4242 + 62 = 42 + 36 = 7878 + 82 = 78 + 64 = 142142 + 102 = 142 + 100 = 242    Hence, the odd one in the given number series is 244.

Q: Solve the Riddle? 1983 0

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    79 hrs
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    72 hrs
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    52 hrs
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    18 hrs
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Answer : 4. "18 hrs"
Explanation :

Answer: D) 18 hrs Explanation: From the given data, 18 snakes can eat 18 bananas in 18 hrs. => 1 snake can eat 1 banana in 18 hrs => 79 snakes can eat 79 bananas in 18 hrs.   Hence, 18 hrs.

Q: Adam and Smith are working on a project. Adam takes 6 hrs to type 36 pages on a computer, while Smith takes 5 hrs to type 40 pages. How much time will they take, working together on two different computers to type a project of 120 pages? 1980 0

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    8 hrs 45 min
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    8 hrs 42 min
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    8 hrs
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    8 hrs 34 min
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Answer : 4. "8 hrs 34 min"
Explanation :

Answer: D) 8 hrs 34 min Explanation: Number of pages typed by Adam in 1 hour = 36/6 = 6 Number of pages typed by Smith in 1 hour = 40/5 = 8Number of pages typed by both in 1 hour = (6 + 8) = 14Time taken by both to type 110 pages = (120 * 1/14) = 847 = 8 hrs 34 min.

Q: Which sentence contains an infinitive? 1980 0

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    We walked to town with Grandfa.
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    It is normal to make mistakes.
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    Will you take the package to Sheila?
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    None of the above
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Answer : 2. "It is normal to make mistakes."
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Answer: B) It is normal to make mistakes. Explanation: An infinitive is a verbal that can function as noun, adjective, or adverb. Having or involving the basic form of a verb is called Infinnitive clause. Way to know whether there is an infinitive is to see whether there is the word "to" in the sentence.   Hence, option B) It is normal to make mistakes. is an infinitive sentence.

Q: Which is better investment : 11% stock at 143 (or) 9 3/4% stock at 117 ? 1979 0

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    Both are equally good
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    9 3/4% stock at 117
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    Cannot be compared, as the total amount of investment is not given
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    11% stock at 143
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Answer : 2. "9 3/4% stock at 117"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 9 3/4% stock at 117 Explanation: Let investment in each case be Rs. (143 x 117).   Income in 1st case = Rs.11143 x 143 x 117 = Rs. 1287.Income in 2nd case = Rs.394×117 x 143 x 117= Rs. 1394.25   Clearly, 9 3/4% stock at 117 is better.

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