CAT Practice Question and Answer

Q: Anil purchases two books for Rs.100. He sells first at loss of 5% and second al 20% profit. If he gets Overall profit of 5% then what is cost of first book? 2141 0

  • 1
    58
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    60
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    55
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    45
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 2. "60"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 60 Explanation: -5-----------------------5-------------------20 5-(-5) = 10 20-5= 15 Ratio of cost price of book1 and book2 = 3:2  Then cost price of book 1 is given by (3/5) x 100 = Rs. 60.

Q: If CGKQW is one sequence following a logic, and another five-letter sequence following similar type of logic is BFJPV, then one more variation of this type can be ? 2141 0

  • 1
    VPCFT
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    DHLRX
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    CFKNT
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    None
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 2. "DHLRX"
Explanation :

Answer: B) DHLRX Explanation: The logic behind the sequence given in the question is +4, +4, +6, +6Therefore, the sequence which follows the same logic in the given options is DHLRX.

Q: The study of the weather is known as 2138 0

  • 1
    Weatherology
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Siesmology
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Meteorology
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Pulmology
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 3. "Meteorology"
Explanation :

Answer: C) Meteorology Explanation: Meteorology is the study of weather and Earth's atmosphere. Climatology is another term used to describe the study of weather.   Studying the weather is not only useful for determining if you'll need an umbrella for the day. While forecasting is an important aspect of studying weather, understanding weather patterns provides valuable information about the status of the planet.

Q: There is 50% increase in an amount in 5 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 12,000 after 3 years at the same rate ? 2137 0

  • 1
    Rs. 5422
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Rs. 5489
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Rs. 3972
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Rs. 6145
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 3. "Rs. 3972"
Explanation :

Answer: C) Rs. 3972 Explanation: Let p = Rs. 100. Then, S.I is Rs. 50 and time = 5 years.  ∴ R = 100×50100×5= 10% p.a.   Now, p = Rs. 12,000 , T = 3 years and R = 10% p.a. C.I. = Rs. 12000×1+101003-1= Rs. 3972

Q: 1 4 27 _  3125 46656 Find the missing number in the given series? 2134 0

  • 1
    125
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    625
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    404
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    256
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 4. "256"
Explanation :

Answer: D) 256 Explanation: It follows the rule that   1 2x2  3x3x3  4x4x4x4   5x5x5x5x5  ...   So the missing number is 4x4x4x4 = 256.

Q: The part of earth where life exists 2134 0

  • 1
    Biosphere
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Atmosphere
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Lithosphere
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Hydrosphere
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 1. "Biosphere"
Explanation :

Answer: A) Biosphere Explanation: The part of the earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms exist or that is capable of supporting life is called Biosphere.

Q: After working for 8 days, Hari Ram finds that only 1/3 rd of the work has been done. He employs Satya who is 60% as efficient as Hari Ram. How many days more would Satya take to complete the work ? 2133 0

  • 1
    24 1/2 days
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    25 3/2 days
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    24 2/3 days
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    26 2/3 days
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 4. "26 2/3 days"
Explanation :

Answer: D) 26 2/3 days Explanation: 1/3 ---- 8 1 -------? Hari can do total work in = 24 days As satya is 60% efficient as Hari, then Satya = 1/24 x 60/100 = 1/40 => Satya can do total work in 40 days 1 ----- 40 2/3 ---- ? => 26 2/3 days.

Q: Which must be true for metamorphism to occur? 2132 0

  • 1
    The parent rock must be in solid form.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Tons of pressure must be applied.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    The process must take place underground.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    All the above
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 4. "All the above"
Explanation :

Answer: D) All the above Explanation: Metamorphism is the change of minerals or geologic texture in pre-existing rocks, without the protolith melting into liquid magma. The change occurs primarily due to heat, pressure, and the introduction of chemically active fluids.   The parent rock must be in solid form. Tons of pressure must be applied for metamorphism to happen. The process must take place underground.

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully