CMAT Slot 1

Explanatory Answers
 Section : PART I Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation

Q.1

For unit B, production in April was 180 million tonnes and in June was 160 million tonnes

The amount of reduction = (180 – 160) million tonnes = 20 million tones

∴ percentage decrease = 20/180 = 1/9 = 11.11%

Hence, (2).

Q.2

6𝑥𝑥 2 − 5𝑥𝑥 = 4

⇒ 6𝑥𝑥 2 + 3𝑥𝑥 − 8𝑥𝑥 − 4 = 0

⇒ 3𝑥𝑥(2𝑥𝑥 + 1) − 4(2𝑥𝑥 + 1) = 0

⇒ (2𝑥𝑥 + 1)(3𝑥𝑥 − 4) = 0
1 4
⇒ 𝑥𝑥 = − ,
2 3

Thus statement (A) is correct.

9𝑥𝑥 2 + 6𝑥𝑥 + 1 = 0

⇒ (3𝑥𝑥)2 + 2(3𝑥𝑥)(1) + 12 = 0

⇒ (3𝑥𝑥 + 1)2 = 0
1
⇒ 𝑥𝑥 = −
3

Thus statement (B) is correct.

For (C), let the two roots be α and 3α

3
∴ 4α=
4

3
⇒α=
16

K
∴ = (α)(3α)
4
 3 3 2 27
⇒ 𝐾𝐾 = × � � =
4 16 1024

Thus statement (C) is incorrect.

Hence, (2).

Q.3.

Quantity of initial mixture of water and milk = (10 + 90) litres = 100 litres
1
He sells th of the total quantity i.e. 20 litres
5

The left over solution has 72 litres of milk and 8 litres of water

20 litres of water is added to this 80 litres solution

∴ The proportion of water to milk he sells now would be = (8 + 20) : 72 = 28 : 72

Hence, (2).

Q.4

Let, the number of days taken by L, M, and N to complete the work alone be x, y, and z days
respectively.
1 1 1
∴ + = … (i)
𝑥𝑥 𝑦𝑦 72

1 1 1
+ = … (ii) and
𝑦𝑦 𝑧𝑧 120

1 1 1
+ = … (iii)
𝑥𝑥 𝑧𝑧 90

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
∴ = � + + �−� + � = ×� + + �− = − =
𝑥𝑥 𝑥𝑥 𝑦𝑦 𝑧𝑧 𝑦𝑦 𝑧𝑧 2 72 120 90 120 60 120 120

⇒ 𝑥𝑥 = 120

Hence, (4).
Q.5

H.C.F. of 18 and 24 = 6

Number of square tiles, which need not be broken, will be minimum when the edges of the tiles will be
of maximum length and it is 6 units.
18×24
∴ Number of tiles = = 12
6×6

Hence, (4).

Q.6

Let the 4-digit number be 𝑎𝑎𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏

∴ 1000a + 100b + 10c + d = 9×(100b + 10c + d)

⇒ 1000a = 8×(100b + 10c + d)

⇒ 125a = 100b + 10c + d

Thus, the different possibilities are:

a 100b + 10c + d

1 125

2 250

3 375

4 500

5 625

6 750

7 875

Hence, (4).
Q.7

Let, the undiscounted price be Rs. P

∴P × (100 – 10)% × (100 – 10)% = 729

⇒ P × 90% × 90% = 729

⇒ P = 900

Hence, (1).

Q.8

Neha’s speed : Monica’s speed = 30 : 40 = 3 : 4

5×3
∴ Time taken by Monica to overtake Neha = = 15 minutes
4−3

Hence, (2).

Q.9

30 = 52 + 5, 90 = 92 + 9, 182 = 132 + 13, 306 =172 + 17, 462 = 212 + 21

P = 252 + 25 = 650
Thus, statement I is correct.

94 = (6561) and 6 × 6561 = 39366

∴ 98 = (6561)2 will have (5 + 3) digits i.e. 8 digits.

Thus, statement II is also correct.

Hence, (1).

Q.10

A relation shall be considered as function if for a single value of 𝑥𝑥 there is unique value of 𝑦𝑦 associated
with it. This is true for options (A) and (D).
In option (B) and (C), a single value of 𝑥𝑥 corresponds to multiple values of 𝑦𝑦. Thus, they are not function
of 𝑥𝑥.

Hence, (3).
Q.11

√7 + √5 √7 − √5 7+5+7+5
+ = = 12 ≠ 2
√7 − √5 √7 + √5 7−5

Thus, Statement I is false.

If 𝑎𝑎 + 𝑏𝑏 + 𝑐𝑐 = 0 then (𝑎𝑎3 + 𝑏𝑏 3 + 𝑐𝑐 3 ) = 3𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎

∴ (𝑎𝑎3 + 𝑏𝑏 3 + 𝑐𝑐 3 ) ÷ 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 = 3𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 ÷ 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 = 3

Thus, Statement II is true.

Hence, (4).

Q.12

𝑥𝑥 2 − 3𝑥𝑥 + 2 = (𝑥𝑥 − 1)(𝑥𝑥 − 2)

As (x – 1) and (x – 2) are the factors of 𝑥𝑥 2 − 3𝑥𝑥 + 2, they must be the factors of 𝑥𝑥 4 − 𝑝𝑝𝑥𝑥 2 + 𝑞𝑞 as well.

∴ 14 − 𝑝𝑝. 12 + 𝑞𝑞 = 0

⇒ 𝑝𝑝 − 𝑞𝑞 = 1 … … (i)

Again, 24 − 𝑝𝑝. 22 + 𝑞𝑞 = 0

⇒ 4𝑝𝑝 − 𝑞𝑞 = 16 … … (ii)

Solving eq. (i) and (ii), we get –

p = 5, q = 4

Hence, (2).
Q.13

𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴
Area (ΔADF) = AD × AF × sin∠A = × × sin∠A = ¼ × Area (ΔABC)
2 2

In a similar way, Area (ΔBDE) = ¼ × Area (ΔABC) and Area (ΔCEF) = ¼ × Area (ΔABC)

∴ Area (ΔDEF) = (1 – ¾) × Area (ΔABC) = ¼ × Area (ΔABC)

Hence, (1).

Q.14

1 2 1 1 3
A coin is tossed three times. The probability of getting exactly two heads = 3C2 × � � × � � =
2 2 8

Thus, Statement I is true.

1 5 1 5 63
In tossing of 10 coins, the probability of getting exactly 5 heads is = 10C5 × � � × � � =
2 2 256

Thus, Statement II is true.

Hence, (1).

Q.15

A pie chart in total represents 100% value.

Therefore Savings (F) is 15% of the total monthly domestic budget of the family.

∴ 15% of the monthly income of the family = 4500

100
⇒ 100% of the monthly income of the family = 4500 × = 30000
15

Hence, (2).
Q.16

Let the number of boys and girls in June 2020 be 3𝑥𝑥 and 2𝑥𝑥 respectively

∴ (3𝑥𝑥 − 80): (2𝑥𝑥 − 20) = 7: 5

⇒ 15𝑥𝑥 − 400 = 14𝑥𝑥 − 140

⇒ 𝑥𝑥 = 260

Thus, total number of students in the college in June-2020 = (3 + 2) × 260 = 1300

Hence, (4).

Q.17

According to the questions –

5+6+7+p+6+7+8+q=8×6

⇒p+q=9

As the mode is 7, therefore, out of p and q, one is 7 and the other is 2.

So, p × q ≠ 16

Thus, statement I is false.

Now, p + q + p × q = 94

⇒ p × q = 74

This is possible only when their values are 1, 74 or 2, 37 in some order. But, then p + q ≠ 20

Thus, statement II is also false.

Hence, (2).

Q.18

The numbers are all negative and we need to arrange them in ascending order

Thus, if we remove the negative sign from each number and arrange them in descending order, we shall
get the result.

4/5 = 0.8, 5/12 = 0.42, 7/18 = 0.39, 2/3 = 0.67

Thus, the correct order shall be (A), (D), (B), (C)

Hence, (3).

Q.19

Hence, (1).
Q.20

Let, A : B = C : D = k

∴ A = Bk and C = Dk

A2 +B2 B2 k2 +B2 B2 B2 k Bk.B A×B

∴ = = = = =
C2 +D2 D2 k2 +D2 D2 D2 k Dk.D C×D

Hence, (4).

Q. 21

Difference between simple interest and compound interest after 2 years is interest for one year on the
interest earned in the first year.

∴ 5000 × r% × r% = 32

⇒ r2 = 64

⇒r=8

Hence, (2).

Q.22

Speed of A : Speed of B = 100 : 90 = 10 : 9

Speed of B : Speed of C = 100 : 95 = 20 : 19

∴ Speed of A : Speed of B : Speed of C = 200 : 180 : 171

Thus, A beats C by = {(200 – 171)÷2} meters = 14.5 meters

Hence, (4).

Q.23

Committee of 4: 1 men + 3 women = 5C1 × 3C3 = 5 × 1 = 5

2 men + 2 women = 5C2 × 3C2 = 10 × 3 = 30

3 men + 1 woman = 5C3 × 3C1 = 10 × 3 = 30

Thus, total answer should be 65. So, statement I is true.

The word “ARRANGE” has 7 letters out of which 3 are vowels (2 A’s & 1 E).

There are exactly 3 even places.

3! 4!
Thus, total number of words that can be formed = × = 36.
2! 2!

So, statement II is also true.

Hence, (1).

Q.24
1
Both pipes together can fill the same tank in = 1 1 = 4 hours
+
5 20

Hence, (1).

Q.25

(200+100) 18
Speed of the train = � × � km/hour = 54 km/hour
20 5

Hence, (3).
 Section : PART II Logical Reasoning
Q.1

F L O W E R

3 2 5 7 1 6

W R I T E

7 6 4 8 1

The common letters are W, E, and R. Their corresponding codes in both the cases are same. Thus, the
letters and their codes are given in the same order.

Thus we can conclude, L → 2, I → 4, T → 8, E → 1, R → 6

Hence, (3).

Q.2

C (3) + 6 → I (9) + 6 → O (15) + 6 → U (21) + 6 →A (27 = 26 + 1)

D (4) + 6 → J (10) + 6 → P (16) + 6 → V (22) + 6 →B (28 = 26 + 2)
F (6) + 6 → L (12) + 6 →R (18) + 6 → X (24) + 6 →D (30 = 26 + 4)
G (7) + 6 → M (13) + 6 → S (19) + 6 → Y (25) + 6 →E (31 = 26 + 5)

Hence, (3).

Q.3

The Assertion is true as Solar energy is indeed in abundance on the planet earth. However, the reason is
incorrect as solar energy is available all year round. Solar panels work through all four seasons of the
year. Thus, the Reason is false.

Q.4

Common words lead to common code.

Therefore, ‘Roses are’ is coded as ‘ti na’.

Thus, the code for ‘red’ is ‘ko’ and the code for ‘beautiful’ is ‘ho’.

Hence, (4).
Q.5

If Socialization has an outcome, then the persons being socialized may acquire new skills and it may also
lead to change in behaviour. Thus A follows while B is incorrect.

Hence, (1).

Q.6

B and C play football and D play badminton. Thus, it can be A only to play only tennis.

Hence, (3).

Q.7

Rank of Isha from first = 30 – 14+1 = 17

Aman is five ranks ahead of Isha. Thus, Aman’s rank from first = 17 – 12 = 12

Hence, (2).

Q.8

72 – 2 = 70
70 – 3 = 67
67 – 4 = 63
63 – 5 = 58
58 – 6 = 52
52 – 7 = 45

Hence, (2).

Q.9

Statement (C) clearly states that Swati’s marks is the highest in the class.
Hence, (4).

Q.10

‘d’ represents musicians who are singers but not dancers.

Hence, (2).
Q.11

We find the Ansh, Akshita, and Sneha – all three are shorter than Sharad. Thus, Sharad is the tallest
among the four.
Hence, (1).

Q.12

1st Letter → 2nd Letter, 2nd Letter → 4th Letter, 3rd Letter → 6th Letter, 4th Letter → 5th Letter, 5th Letter →
3rd Letter, 6th Letter → 1st Letter.

Thus UMPIRE will be EURMIP.

Hence, (4).

Q.13

K M O Q S U W X A C E G I K M O

11 13 15 17 19 21 23 24 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15

Other than Option (2), all successive letters have a gap of 2 w.r.t. the previous letter in the group.
Hence, (2).

Q.14

Some part of the triangle is outside the circle. Thus, “All teachers are doctors” is not possible.

Some part of the triangle is inside the circle. Thus, “Some doctors are teachers” is true.

The square is located completely inside the circle. Thus, “All surgeons are doctors” is true.
Hence, (4).

Q.15

Swarm is group of honey-bees. Prides are family units that may comprise anywhere from two to 40
lions.
Hence, (3).
Q.16

‘X’ symbol moves half the length of the edge of the square at a time in anticlockwise direction.

‘O’ symbol moves across consecutive corners in anticlockwise direction.

Thus, ‘X’ symbol should be at the mid position of the right side edge of the square and ‘O’ symbol should
be at bottom-left corner.

Hence, (4).

Q.17

Following should be the arrangement:

Hence, (3).

Q.18

Following is the derived family tree diagram:

Thus, R is the grandson of S.

Hence, (1).
Q.19

We should plant more trees as trees help in reducing pollution. Argument II is not related to the given
statement.
Hence, (1).

Q.20

Solution:

North-East

Starting Point East

Hence, (4).

Q.21

30 + 26 = 56

56 + 34 = 90

90 + 42 = 132 (the missing number)

132 + 50 = 182

182 + 58 = 240

Hence, (2).

Q.22

Logic behind code generation:

∴ HAPPINESS → IZQOJMFRT

Hence, (1).
Q.23

There are 14 triangles.

Hence, (2).

Note: None of the given options are correct. The actual answer is 14.

Q.24

The series has two different parts:

8 + 2 = 10, 10 + 2 = 12

13 + 2 = 15, 15 + 2 = 17

Hence, (2).

Q.25

B’s grandfather's son is B’s father or paternal uncle. Thus, A is the wife of B’s grandfather. So, A is the
grandmother of B.

Hence, (1).
 Section : PART III Language Comprehension
Q.1

The author states that few doctors have any time for the study of philosophy….What is true of Medical
Science is also true of the whole civilized world…people have no time left to wonder what living is all
about.’ From this we can infer that people have no more time to study philosophy than doctors have.
Hence (4).

Q.2

We use exacting to describe something or someone that demands hard work and a great deal of care.
From the given options, we can state that option 3 is true. Hence 3.

Q.3

‘They’ refers to doctors. Hence 3.

Q.4

The passage mentions ‘…introducing a system of replacement of marks by grades at the secondary stage
in school affiliated to CBSE.’ Hence 3.

Q.5

The passage is about importance of higher education. Hence 1.

Q.6

All the mentioned steps are necessary In order to ensure all round development in the field of
education. Hence 4.

Q.7

The passage mention ‘…establishment of 14 innovation Universities aiming at world class standards,
setting up 10 new national institutes of technology’. Hence 2.

Q.8

The passage states that ‘India has a vast population and to capture the potential demographic dividend
to remove the acute regional, social and gender imbalances…’. Hence 2.

Q.9

The passage states that ‘the government is committed to make concerted efforts for improving the
quality of education as mere quantitative expansion will not deliver the desired results in view of the
fast changing domestic and global scenario.’ Hence 2.
Q.10

According to the author, education not only enhances the efficiency of the learner, it also widens his /
her democratic participation, upgrading overall quality of individual and improving society. Hence 4.

Q.11

Many educationalists consider it a weak and woolly field, too far removed from the practical
applications of the real world to be useful. Hence 1.

Q.12

From the third and fourth paragraphs, we can conclude that 1 is the answer. Hence 1.

Q.13

From the last paragraph, we can conclude that 3 is the answer Hence 3.

Q.14

From the third paragraph, ‘Plato advocates some rather extreme methods: removing children from

their mothers' care and raising them as wards of the state, and differentiating children suitable to the
various castes, the highest receiving the most education, so that they could act as guardians of the city
and care for the less …he believed that talent and intelligence is not distributed genetically and thus is
be found in children born to all classes, although his proposed system of selective public education for
an educated minority of the population does not really follow a democratic mode’. While the official
mentions option 2 as the answer, option 3 is the closest to the answer.

Q.15

Rama told his wife, he would not mind standing and eating the dinner. Hence 3.

Q.16

Uxorious means having or showing a great or excessive fondness for one's wife. Hence 2.

Q.17

The correct statement is ‘The train is expected to arrive between 11 pm and 12 pm.’ Hence 2.

Q.18

The correct statement is ‘The hardworking salesman collected the payment.’ Hence 3.

Q.19

There is no error in the statement. Hence 4.

Q.20

Screech is ‘a loud, harsh, piercing cry’. Hence 4.

Q.21

Sabotage came from the French saboter, which means "to clatter with wooden shoes (sabots)”. Hence 1.

Q.22

The correct statement is, ‘In light of her extraordinarily creative budgeting proposal, a recent poll put
Susan ahead of George in the race for governor and found her to be the better candidate of the two.’
Hence 3.

Q.23

Deserted place. Hence 2.

Q.24

“That eventually led” is the correct usage. Hence 3.

Q.25

The statement is ‘I don’t know whether I am ready to take the test now and if I will ever be ready in the
future.’ Hence 4.
 Section : PART IV General Awareness

Q1 1
Q2 1
Q3 4
Q4 2
Q5 2
Q6 2
Q7 3
Q8 3
Q9 4
Q 10 1
Q 11 2
Q 12 3
Q 13 1
Q 14 1
Q 15 1
Q 16 1
Q 17 3
Q 18 4
Q 19 3
Q 20 2
Q 21 2
Q 22 3
Q 23 4
Q 24 2
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