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1. Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Answer each question using
1 Marks the following instructions:
Mark (1) if the question can be answered by using statement A alone but not by
using statement B alone.
Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using statement B alone but not by
using statement A alone.
Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using either statement alone.
Mark (4) if the question can be answered by using both the statements together but
not by either of the statements alone.
Mark (5) if the question cannot be answered on the basis of the two statements.
Is (x − 1) a prime number?
A. x is the product of 3 consecutive integers where the middle integer is odd.

B. x is the product of4 consecutive integers.
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
Solution:
Using statement A alone:
If we take x = 2 × 3 × 4 = 24, then (x − 1) = 23, which is a prime number
But if we take x = 4 × 5 × 6 = 120, then (x − 1) = 119, which is not a prime number
So statement A alone is not sufficient.
Using statement B alone:
If we take x = 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 = 24, then (x − 1) = 23, which is a prime number
But if we take x = 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 = 120, then (x − 1) = 119, which is not a prime

number
So statement B alone is also not sufficient.
Combining both the statement A and B together:
If we take x = 2 × 3 × 4 = 24 or x = 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 = 24, then (x − 1) = 23, which is a

prime number
But if we take x = 4 × 5 × 6 = 120 or x = 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 = 120, then (x − 1) = 119,
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which is not a prime number
So both the statements A and B together are also not sufficient.
Hence, option 5.
Is x less than 2000, given that x is a positive integer?
A. xis a positive integral power of 2.

B. The number of divisors ofx is less than 13.
Note: A divisor of a positive integer is defined as a positive integer that divides it

exactly, leaving no remainder.
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
Solution:
We know that x is a positive integral power of 2. There are infinite positive integral
powers of 2 greater than 2000 and 10 positive integral powers of 2 less than 2000.
∴ We cannot answer the question based on statement A alone.
We know that x has less than 13 divisors. This does not tell us whether x is less
than or greater than 2000.
There exist numbers both greater than and less than 2000 with less than 13
divisors.
∴ We cannot answer the question based on statement B alone.
∴ Options 1, 2 and 3 are ruled out.
Combining both the statements A and B together:
∴ x is a positive integral power of 2 with less than 13 divisors.
We need to find the number of divisors of a positive integral power of 2, say 2

(where, n is a positive integer).
∴ We can easily see that the only divisors of 2n are 1 and other positive integral
powers of 2 which are less than or equal to 2n. So, the number of such divisors is
(n + 1).
If the number of divisors of x is less than 13, it can be at most 12.
∴ If x is written as 2n, then (n + 1) can be at most 12.
∴ 'n' takes values from 1 to 11. So, x will then take values of powers of 2 from 2
to 211.
∴ The values that x can take are thus 2, 4, ... , 512, 1024, 2048.
∴ Even after combining both the statements A and B, we find that x can be both
greater or less than 2000.
∴ We cannot answer the question conclusively even by using both statements A

and B together.
Hence, option 5.
A circular running track of uniform width surrounds a circular ground. What is the
length of the outer boundary of the circular track?
A. The area of the circular ground is 48 m2.

B. The width of the circular track is 5 m.
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
Solution:
To find the length (i.e. circumference) of the outer boundary of the outermost track,
we need the radius of the outermost circle.
We can get the radius of the circular ground only (as the area of the ground is
given).
So statement A alone is not sufficient.
We know the width of the circular track but not the radius of the ground.
So statement B alone is also not sufficient.
We know that,
Radius of the outermost circle = Radius of the circular ground + Width of the
circular track
∴ We can get the radius of the outermost circle from the radius of the circular
ground and the width of the circular track.
So both the statements A and B are required to answer the question.
Hence, option 4.
Two persons A and B can complete a work in a and b days respectively, working
separately. They start doing the same work alternately i.e. on first day, one of
either A or B does the work alone, on second day the other person works alone
and so on. Would the work be completed faster when A starts the work on first day
as compared to when B starts the work on first day?
A. a > b
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
Solution:
Let us first understand the concept of alternate working by taking an example.
Case 1:
Let a = 8 and b = 6, it means A can complete the work in 8 days working alone
and B can complete the same work in 6 days working alone
Suppose A starts the work on first day, followed by B on second day, A on third
day again and so on.
Now, if we take 3 pairs of 2 days, i.e. 6 days,
Now, on seventh day, A will work alone and complete this remaining work in one
day. Therefore the total number of days required to complete the work is 7 when A
starts the work.
Now, consider the same situation when instead of A, B starts the work. The work
done by A and B in first 6 days will remain the same, but on seventh day B will
complete the remaining work of 1/8. Because B can complete 1/6 work in one day,
therefore B will not take full seventh day to complete the remaining 1/8 work
(please note: 1/8 is less than 1/6) and the work gets completed before 7 days.
Case 2:
Now, consider other values of a and b.
Let a = 72 and b = 24, i.e. A will complete the work in 72 days working alone and B
will complete the work in 24 days working alone
Suppose A starts the work on first day, followed by B on second day, A on third
day again and so on.
Now, if we take 18 pairs of 2 days, i.e. 36 days,
It means that work gets completed in 36 days.
Now, even if B starts the work instead of A, work done by A and B in two
consecutive days will remain the same and also gets completed in 36 days.
As we have seen in the above 2 cases that if a > b, either the work gets completed
faster or will take the same time when A starts the work as compared to when B
starts the work.
∴ We do not get a unique answer from statement A alone.
This case is similar to “case 2” given above.
Then work gets completed in '2n' days irrespective of the order of A and B.
This means that whoever starts the work i.e. either A or B, work will be completed
exactly in '2n' days.
∴ We can answer the question using statement B alone, and the answer is
Hence, option 2.
What is the last digit of the number [(417)42 × (49)x]?
A. x is an odd positive integer.

B. x is an even positive integer.
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
Solution:
When x is odd, the last digit of (49)x is 9, and when x is even, the last digit of (49)
is 1.
∴ Once we get the last digit of (49)x, we can find the last digit of the given number.
∴ Both the statements A and B are individually sufficient to answer the question.
Hence, option 3.
Note: In such a question, actually solving to find the last digit of the given number
is not useful as the question asked is just a 'Yes' or 'No' question.
A. a, b and c are all positive.

B. a and b are both positive.
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
Solution:
We need to find the minimum value of X.
Given that a, b and c are all positive.
We know that, AM ≥ HM
Equality occurs when a = b = c
∴ We have found the minimum possible value of X considering statement A alone.
We cannot find the minimum possible value of X in this case, since X can also be
negative or can be undefined if any two of a, b or c are equal and opposite.
∴ We can answer the question on the basis of statement A alone but not on the
basis of statement B alone.
Hence, option 1.
Can a cuboid of length = breadth = 5 cm and height 8 cm be placed inside a
specified cylindrical container?
B. The curved surface area of the largest cone, having a height equal to twice its
base radius, which can be placed in that cylinder is
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
Solution:
The largest sphere that can be placed inside a cylindrical container will have radius
equal to the base radius (r) of the cylinder.
∴ r = 4 cm
We also know that the height of the cylinder must be greater than or equal the
diameter of the sphere and hence must be at least 8 cm.
The cuboid can be placed with its 5 × 5 face on the botton surface of the cylinder and
the diagonal of this face coinciding with the diameter of the bottom surface of the
cylinder. It will fit, since the diameter of the bottom surface of the cylinder is equal to
8 cm.
Also, the height of the cuboid is 8 cm and we know that the height of the cylinder is
at least 8 cm.
∴ The cuboid can fit inside the cylinder.
So, statement A alone is sufficient.
Let the height of cone be 2R and base radius be R.
∴ R = 4 cm
∴ The cone has a base radius of 4 cm and a height of 8 cm.
∴ The cylinder has a base radius of at least 4 cm and a height of at least 8 cm.
∴ Cuboid will fit inside the cylinder.
So, statement B alone is also sufficient.
Hence, option 3.
Is the sum of the first 30 terms of an arithmetic progression equal to 0?
A. The sum of the first 11 terms of the given arithmetic progression isequal to the sum of the
first 19 terms.
B. The first term of the given arithmetic progression is 15.
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
Solution:
Let 'a' be the first term and 'd' be the common difference of an arithmetic
progression.
Sum of the first 11 terms = Sum of the first 19 terms
∴ 22a + 110d = 38a + 342d
∴ 11a + 55d = 19a + 171d
∴ 8a + 116d = 0
∴ 2a + 29d = 0 ... (i)
Also, sum of the first 30 terms is given by,
From equations (i) and (ii), we can say that sum of the first 30 terms is 0.
Using statement B alone, we cannot draw any conclusion.
Hence, option 1.
What is the value of |x – |x||?
A. x2– 3x – 4 < 0
B. x2 – 2x – 3 > 0
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
Solution:
If x ≥ 0, |x| = x and y = |x – |x|| = |x – x| = 0
If x < 0, |x| = –x and y = |x – |x|| = |x – (–x)| = |2x| = 2|x| = –2x
∴ If we know the sign of x, we will get the value of y.
x2 – 3x – 4 < 0
∴ (x + 1)(x – 4) < 0
∴ –1 < x < 4
∴ x can be positive or negative, hence we cannot find the value of y.
∴ Statement A alone is not sufficient.
x2 – 2x – 3 > 0
∴ (x + 1)(x – 3) > 0
∴ x < –1 and x > 3
∴ x can be positive or negative, hence we cannot find the value of y.
∴ Statement B alone is also not sufficient.
3<x<4
∴ x is positive, hence we can find the value of y.
∴ Both the statements A and B together are sufficient to answer the question.
Hence, option 4.
10. Each question is followed by two statements A and B. Answer each question using
1 Marks the following instructions.
not by using either of the statements alone.
What is the area of a circle that has a triangle of height 6 cm inside it?
A. All the three vertices of the triangle are on the circumference of the circle.
B. The triangle is of maximum possible area.
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Solution:
We can say that the triangle is circumscribed by the circle.
Radius of the circumcircle, R is (abc)/4A, where a, b, c are the sides and A

area of the triangle
Only height of the triangle is known, but sides and area of the triangle are not
known.
∴ Statement A alone is insufficient to answer the question.
We can say that the triangle is an equilateral triangle with height 6 cm. But
whether the circle circumscribes it or not, is not given.
∴ Statement B alone is also insufficient to answer the question.
We have an equilateral triangle circumscribed by a circle.
∴ Radius of the circumcircle is 2h/3, where h is the height of the equilateral

triangle.
∴ We can find the area of the circle.
Hence, option 3.
What is the area of an equilateral ∆ABC?
A. If 3 equilateral triangles are constructed outside this triangle, one each with AB,
BC and CA as base, the perimeter of the new figure formed is 10 cm.
the length of the shortest line that can be drawn from A to BC.
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
Solution:
We only need to know the length of the side of an equilateral triangle to find its
area.
Let the side of the ∆ABC be x.
∴ The perimeter of the new figure formed (which is also an equilateral triangle) is
6x (refer figure).
∵ We have been given the value of this perimeter. So we can find the value of
∴ We can find the area of an equilateral triangle ∆ABC using the value of
The length of the shortest line that can be drawn from A to BC is the height of the
equilateral ∆ABC,
The length of the longest line that can be drawn from C to AB is the side of the
equilateral triangle (i.e. x).
∴ We are not able to draw any useful information using statement B alone.
So, statement B alone is not sufficient.
Hence, option 1.
12. Each question is followed by two statements A and B. Answer each question using
1 Marks the following instructions.
If a is the first term, d is the common difference and Tn is the nth term of an
arithmetic progression, then what is the value of T3?
A. T30 − T13 = T20

B. a = 7 and the difference between2 consecutive terms is 3.5
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Solution:
(a + 29d) − (a + 12d) = (a + 19d)
∴ a + 2d = 0
∴ The third term (T3 = a + 2d) is 0.
So, statement A alone is sufficient to answer the question.
Since the difference between 2 consecutive terms is given as 3.5, the common
difference d could be either (3.5) or (−3.5).
For a = 7 and d = 3.5, we get, T3 = 14
However, for a = 7 and d = −3.5, we get, T3 = 0
∴ We cannot say whether T3 is equal to 0 or 14.
So, statement B alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
Hence, option 1.
Is (an + bn) divisible by (a + b), given that n is an integer greater than 10?
A. n = m2 − 1, where m is an integer
B. n = p2 − p − 1, where p is an integer greater than 10000
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
Solution:
First, we apply the factor theorem to the problem.
(an + bn) = Quotient × (a + b) + Remainder
(an + bn) will be divisible by (a + b) if the value of (an + bn) is zero when (a
(i.e. when b = −a) ...(Remainder will be 0)
We require,
an + (−a)n = 0
∴ an[1 + (−1)n] = 0
∴ 1 + (−1)n = 0
∴ n is odd.
∴ n must be odd for (an + bn) to be divisible by (a + b)
n = m2 − 1 = (m + 1)(m − 1)
∴ n is the product of two integers with a difference of 2.
∴ n will be even if m is odd and vice versa.
∴ We cannot say for sure whether 'n' is odd and hence we cannot answer the
question on the basis of statement A alone.
n = p2 − p − 1 = (p + 1)(p − 2) + 1
Now, (p + 1) and (p − 2) are integers with a difference of 3 and hence one of them
will always be even.
∴ Their product will also be even.
But n = (p + 1)(p − 2) + 1, hence 'n' will always be odd
If 'n' is odd, we know that (an + bn) will be divisible by (a + b).
∴ We are able to answer the question using statement B alone but not using
statement A alone.
Hence, option 2.
14.
1 Marks Each question is followed by two statements A and B. Answer each question using
the following instructions.
Find the value of ‘x + y’.
A. x3 –3x2y – y3 +3xy2 = 64
B. x3+ x2y – y3– xy2 = 36
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Solution:
Statement A can be written as (x − y)3 = 64 or (x – y) = 4
So, statement A alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
Statement B can be written as (x + y)2(x – y) = 36
So, statement B alone is also not sufficient to answer the question.
Using both the statement A and B together:
Dividing statement B by statement A, we get,
(x + y)2 = 9
However, we still get 2 values of (x + y) here, i.e. ‘3’ and ‘−3’ which is again not a
unique solution.
Hence, option 4.
Is (a + b)4 divisible by 12, given that a and b are both integers?
A. (a2− b2)2 + 4ab(a + b)2 is divisible by 18.

B. a = 2M− 1 and b = 2M + 5, where M is an integer which leaves a remainder of 2 on division
by 3.
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
Solution:
(a2 − b2)2 + 4ab(a + b)2 = [(a + b)(a − b)]2 + 4ab(a + b)2
= (a + b)2 × [(a − b)2 + 4ab]
= (a + b)4
We are effectively given that (a + b)4 is divisible by 18.
Note that (a + b)4 will also then be divisible by 2.
However, if (a + b)4 is divisible by 2, it will also be divisible by 24 = 16, since

b are integers
∴ (a + b)4 is also divisible by 18 × 2 = 36
∵ It is divisible by 36, it is surely divisible by 12.
∴ We have answered the question on the basis of statement A alone.
If M leaves a remainder of 2 on division by 3, then 2M will leave a remainder of 1

on division by 3.
∴ a (= 2M − 1) and b (= 2M + 5) will both be multiples of 3 and hence their sum

will also be a multiple of 3.
Further, the sum of a and b is equal to 4M + 4, which is even.
∴ (a + b) is a multiple of 6 and (a + b)4 will be a multiple of 12.
∴ We have answered the question on the basis of statement B alone.
∴ We can answer the question by using either of statements alone.
Hence, option 3.

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A. x is the product of 3 consecutive integers where the middle integer is odd.

If we take x = 2 × 3 × 4 = 24, then (x − 1) = 23, which is a prime number

But if we take x = 4 × 5 × 6 = 120, then (x − 1) = 119, which is not a prime number

So statement A alone is not sufficient.

Using statement B alone:

If we take x = 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 = 24, then (x − 1) = 23, which is a prime number

But if we take x = 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 = 120, then (x − 1) = 119, which is not a prime

So statement B alone is also not sufficient.

Combining both the statement A and B together:

If we take x = 2 × 3 × 4 = 24 or x = 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 = 24, then (x − 1) = 23, which is a

But if we take x = 4 × 5 × 6 = 120 or x = 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 = 120, then (x − 1) = 119,

which is not a prime number

So both the statements A and B together are also not sufficient.

A. xis a positive integral power of 2.

Note: A divisor of a positive integer is defined as a positive integer that divides it

∴ We cannot answer the question based on statement A alone.

Using statement B alone:

∴ We cannot answer the question based on statement B alone.

∴ Options 1, 2 and 3 are ruled out.

Combining both the statements A and B together:

∴ x is a positive integral power of 2 with less than 13 divisors.

We need to find the number of divisors of a positive integral power of 2, say 2

If the number of divisors of x is less than 13, it can be at most 12.

∴ If x is written as 2n, then (n + 1) can be at most 12.

∴ We cannot answer the question conclusively even by using both statements A

A. The area of the circular ground is 48 m2.

Using statement A alone:

So statement A alone is not sufficient.

Using statement B alone:

So statement B alone is also not sufficient.

Combining both the statement A and B together:

So both the statements A and B are required to answer the question.

Now, if we take 3 pairs of 2 days, i.e. 6 days,

Now, consider other values of a and b.

Now, if we take 18 pairs of 2 days, i.e. 36 days,

It means that work gets completed in 36 days.

Using statement A alone:

∴ We do not get a unique answer from statement A alone.

Using statement B alone:

This case is similar to “case 2” given above.

A. x is an odd positive integer.

A. a, b and c are all positive.

Using statement A alone:

We need to find the minimum value of X.

Given that a, b and c are all positive.

Equality occurs when a = b = c

∴ We have found the minimum possible value of X considering statement A alone.

Using statement B alone:

∴ The cuboid can fit inside the cylinder.

So, statement A alone is sufficient.

Using statement B alone:

Let the height of cone be 2R and base radius be R.

∴ The cone has a base radius of 4 cm and a height of 8 cm.

∴ Cuboid will fit inside the cylinder.

So, statement B alone is also sufficient.

Using statement A alone:

Sum of the first 11 terms = Sum of the first 19 terms

∴ 22a + 110d = 38a + 342d

∴ 11a + 55d = 19a + 171d

∴ 2a + 29d = 0 ... (i)

Also, sum of the first 30 terms is given by,

A. xis a positive integral power of 2.

A. (a2− b2)2 + 4ab(a + b)2 is divisible by 18.