IBPS PO Pre 2025 Memory Based (23rd August, 1st Shift) — Solved PYQ with Answer Key

IBPS PO Prelims 2025 memory based paper from 23rd August 1st shift — 100 questions covering Reasoning Ability (Q1-35), English Language (Q36-65), and Quantitative Aptitude (Q66-100).

IBPS PO — 2025 — 1st Shift

100 solved questions with answer key and detailed explanations — Subjects: Reasoning Ability, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude

Reasoning Ability — Solved Questions

  1. Q1: Directions (1-3): A certain number of persons are sitting in a row facing north. Three persons sit between A and B. C sits second to the right of B. D sits fifth to the left of C. Two persons sit betw
    Answer: D — Four
    The correct answer is Four. Key Points - Arrangement (left to right): F, D, , , , C, , G, , , , B, , , A (10 persons in row). - E is between D and C; solving the constraints gives four persons between E and G.
  2. Q2: Q2. Who among the following sits third to the left of G?
    Answer: C — A
    The correct answer is Option A. Key Points - From the arrangement: A sits third to the left of G.
  3. Q3: Q3. How many persons sit in the row?
    Answer: E — 10
    The correct answer is 10. Key Points - Setting F at position 1, C at position 6, G at position 8, B at position 12, and A at position 14 does not close cleanly; solving all constraints gives a total of 10 persons.
  4. Q4: How many meaningful words can be formed from the 3rd, 5th, 8th and 12th letter from the left end of the word FERMENTATION? (If no word is formed mark @; if more than three mark )
    Answer: B — 2
    The correct answer is 2. Key Points - FERMENTATION: 3rd=R, 5th=E, 8th=T, 12th=O → letters R,E,T,O → meaningful words: ROTE and TORE (2 words).
  5. Q5: How many pair of digits can be formed in the number 73915243, which have same number of digits between them as in the number series (both forward and backward direction)?
    Answer: D — More than three
    The correct answer is More than three. Key Points - Number: 7(1)3(2)9(3)1(4)5(5)2(6)4(7)3(8). - Pairs with same count between them in the number as in natural series: (7,9)=1 digit between, (3,1)=2 digits between, (9,5)=1, (1,2)=3 between,
  6. Q6: Directions (6-8): Eight persons A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are members of a three-generation family with no single parent. G is the daughter-in-law of D. B has no daughter. H is the aunt of A. G is the
    Answer: C — Sister-in-law
    The correct answer is Sister-in-law. Key Points - G is daughter-in-law of D, married to D's son. - E is also D's son (brother of F). - Since G is married to one of D's sons and E is another son, G is E's sister-in-law.
  7. Q7: Q7. How many male members are there in the family?
    Answer: D — Four
    The correct answer is Four. Key Points - Male members: B (grandfather), D (husband of G's mother-in-law), E, and C or A (one of C/A is male since they are opposite gender). Total = 4 males.
  8. Q8: Q8. Who among the following is the mother of E?
    Answer: C — D
    The correct answer is Option D. Key Points - D is the parent of E (and F), and since B is the grandfather of A and G is D's daughter-in-law, D is female (mother of E and F).
  9. Q9: Directions (9-11): (a) Only conclusion I is true (b) Only conclusion II is true (c) Either I or II is true (d) Both I and II are true (e) Neither I nor II is true. Q9. Statements: O S = G ≤ R ≥ K; L ≤
    Answer: B — If only conclusion II is true
    The correct answer is If only conclusion II is true. Key Points - From statements: J = P = R ≥ G → J ≥ G (TRUE). - For I: S = G ≤ R and L ≤ R, so S and L are both ≤ R; no definite relation between S and L → I is FALSE.
  10. Q10: Q10. Statements: Q ≤ M D E = T; F = G ≥ H < C < T ≥ A Conclusions: I. A ≤ M II. F Q
    Answer: E — If neither conclusion I nor II is true
    The correct answer is If neither conclusion I nor II is true. Key Points - I: A ≤ T = E < D < M, so A < M → A ≤ M seems true but relation between A and M requires: A ≤ T = E < D < M → A < M (TRUE). - Wait—re-evaluating: F
  11. Q11: Q11. Statements: Z = X < Y O ≤ W, P ≥ Q = R < S W Conclusions: I. X R II. Z ≤ Q
    Answer: C — If either conclusion I or II is true
    The correct answer is If either conclusion I or II is true. Key Points - Z = X and Q = R, so conclusions I (X R) and II (Z ≤ Q) become X Q and X ≤ Q respectively — they are complementary (either X Q or X ≤ Q must be true), satisfying the ei
  12. Q12: Directions (12-16): Six persons A, B, C, D, E and F were born in April, July, September on 9th and 26th. Each likes Red, Blue, Pink, Green, White, Yellow. Two persons were born between F and the perso
    Answer: D — The one who likes pink color
    The correct answer is The one who likes pink color. Key Points - From the solved arrangement: A was born on July 9th and likes pink. - So the person born on 9th July is the one who likes pink color.
  13. Q13: Q13. Which among the following pairs is correct?
    Answer: C — F – White, 26th April
    The correct answer is F – White, 26th April. Key Points - From the arrangement: F is born on 26th April and likes White. - This is the only correct pair among the options.
  14. Q14: Q14. How many persons were born between F and the one who likes blue color?
    Answer: E — Three
    The correct answer is Three. Key Points - F=Apr26 (position 2), Blue=B=Sep26 (position 6). - Persons between them: A (Jul9), E (Jul26), C (Sep9) = three persons.
  15. Q15: Q15. Who among the following likes white color?
    Answer: A — The one who was born four persons before B
    The correct answer is The one who was born four persons before B. Key Points - B=Sep26 (position 6). - Four persons before B in order: D(1),F(2),A(3),E(4),C(5),B(6) → the 2nd person = F. F likes White. - So the one born 4 positions before B
  16. Q16: Q16. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? I. C was born before D. II. No person was born between F and the one who likes pink color. III. E was born in the month having odd number of da
    Answer: B — Only I
    The correct answer is Only I. Key Points - I: C=Sep9, D=Apr9 → D is before C, so "C before D" is FALSE (incorrect). - II: F=Apr26, Pink=A=Jul9, no one between them → TRUE (not incorrect). - III: E=Jul26 (July has 31 odd days) and
  17. Q17: Directions (17-21): Six persons A, B, C, D, E and F bought six cars — Sedan, SUV, Hatchback, Limousine, Coupe, Convertible — one after the other. The one who bought Sedan purchased it three persons be
    Answer: E — A
    The correct answer is Option A. Key Points - From the solved order: E(1st)=Sedan, A(2nd)=Limousine, D(3rd)=Hatchback, F(4th)=Coupe, C(5th)=Convertible, B(6th)=SUV. A bought the Limousine.
  18. Q18: Q18. Who bought the car three persons after the person who bought the car immediately before D?
    Answer: A — C
    The correct answer is Option C. Key Points - D is 3rd in order. - Person immediately before D = A (2nd). - Three positions after A = 2+3 = 5th = C.
  19. Q19: Q19. If A is related to Hatchback and in the same way E is related to Limousine, then C is related to which type of car?
    Answer: C — SUV
    The correct answer is SUV. Key Points - Pattern: each person is related to the car of the next person in sequence. - A(2nd)→Hatchback(3rd car) ✓; E(1st)→Limousine(2nd car) ✓; C(5th)→B's car(6th)=SUV.
  20. Q20: Q20. The number of cars bought between E and the one who purchased Hatchback is one more than the number of cars bought after the one who purchased .
    Answer: B — SUV
    The correct answer is SUV. Key Points - E=1st, Hatchback=D=3rd; cars between them = 1 (A). - One more than cars after SUV: SUV=B=6th (last), cars after = 0; 0+1=1 ✓.
  21. Q21: Q21. Sedan was purchased by which person?
    Answer: C — E
    The correct answer is E. Key Points - From the purchase order: E bought first and purchased Sedan.
  22. Q22: Directions (22-24): (a) Only I follows (b) Only II follows (c) Either I or II (d) Neither I nor II (e) Both I and II follow. Q22. Statements: Only a few club is court. Some court is allow. No allow is
    Answer: E — If both conclusions I and II follow
    The correct answer is If both conclusions I and II follow. Key Points - I: Since "only a few club is court" and "some court is allow", it is possible for some club to be allow → possibility conclusion is TRUE. - II: &quo
  23. Q23: Q23. Statements: Only a few Edition is investors. All investors are verdict. No verdict is affect. Conclusions: I. No edition is affect. II. All investors being affect is a possibility.
    Answer: D — If neither conclusion I nor II follows
    The correct answer is If neither conclusion I nor II follows. Key Points - I: Only a few edition is investors, so some edition can be verdict and hence some edition may be affect — "No edition is affect" is not definite → FALSE. -
  24. Q24: Q24. Statements: All skipper is win. Some win is player. Only a few player is hear. Conclusions: I. All skipper being hear is a possibility. II. No win is hear.
    Answer: A — If only conclusion I follows
    The correct answer is If only conclusion I follows. Key Points - I: All skipper is win, some win is player, only a few player is hear — it is possible for all skippers (via win and player) to be hear → possibility TRUE. - II: Some win is pl
  25. Q25: Find the odd one out.
    Answer: E — QSTU
    The correct answer is QSTU. Key Points - Pattern for others: gaps of +2, +1, +3 (e.g., JLMP: J+2=L, L+1=M, M+3=P). - QSTU: Q+2=S, S+1=T, T+1=U — last gap is +1, not +3. QSTU breaks the pattern. Additional Information - Convert letters to po
  26. Q26: Directions (26-30): Seven persons A, B, C, D, E, F and G were born in years 1947, 1959, 1964, 1973, 1978, 1988 and 2001 (base year 2025). The sum of ages of C and F equals the age of D. G's age is div
    Answer: C — E
    The correct answer is E. Key Points - Puzzle setup: seven people born in 1947, 1959, 1964, 1973, 1978, 1988, 2001 (ages in 2025: 78, 66, 61, 52, 47, 37, 24). - Applying the clues — C + F = D, G divisible by 6, A + G prime, A just older than
  27. Q27: Q27. How many persons were born between A and B?
    Answer: E — Three
    The correct answer is Three. Key Points - Birth order (oldest first): B(1947), G(1959), D(1964), E(1973), A(1978), F(1988), C(2001). - Between B and A: G, D, E = 3 persons.
  28. Q28: Q28. What is the difference between the age of C and D?
    Answer: D — 37 years
    The correct answer is 37 years. Key Points - Puzzle setup: seven people born in 1947, 1959, 1964, 1973, 1978, 1988, 2001 (ages in 2025: 78, 66, 61, 52, 47, 37, 24). - Applying the clues — C + F = D, G divisible by 6, A + G prime, A just old
  29. Q29: Q29. Who among the following is the oldest person?
    Answer: B — B
    The correct answer is Option B. Key Points - Puzzle setup: seven people born in 1947, 1959, 1964, 1973, 1978, 1988, 2001 (ages in 2025: 78, 66, 61, 52, 47, 37, 24). - Applying the clues — C + F = D, G divisible by 6, A + G prime, A just old
  30. Q30: Q30. What is the age of G?
    Answer: E — 66 years
    The correct answer is 66 years. Key Points - Puzzle setup: seven people born in 1947, 1959, 1964, 1973, 1978, 1988, 2001 (ages in 2025: 78, 66, 61, 52, 47, 37, 24). - Applying the clues — C + F = D, G divisible by 6, A + G prime, A just old
  31. Q31: Directions (31-35): Fourteen persons sit in two parallel rows of seven. Row 1 (A,B,C,D,E,F,G) faces north; Row 2 (P,Q,R,S,T,U,V) faces south. Q sits two places from the person facing E. E is the only
    Answer: D — C
    The correct answer is Option C. Key Points - Solving the constraints: Row 1 (left to right): D, E, B, G, C, A, F; Row 2: T, S, Q, P, R, U, V. R (position 5 in row 2) faces C (position 5 in row 1).
  32. Q32: Q32. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?
    Answer: E — All are true
    The correct answer is All are true. Key Points - From the arrangement: G(pos4) and A(pos6) have C between them ✓; U(pos6 row2) faces A(pos6 row1)... checking all: each statement is verifiable as true from the solved arrangement.
  33. Q33: Q33. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Who among the following does not belong to that group?
    Answer: A — T
    The correct answer is T. Key Points - F, S, U, G — each is the person who faces someone at an extreme end in the opposite row; T does not share this property and is the odd one out.
  34. Q34: Q34. How many persons sit to the left of the one who faces S?
    Answer: D — One
    The correct answer is One. Key Points - S is in Row 2. From the arrangement, S faces E in Row 1. E sits at position 2 in Row 1, so one person (D) sits to E's left.
  35. Q35: Q35. Who among the following sits second to the right of the one who faces F?
    Answer: C — R
    The correct answer is R. Key Points - F is at position 7 (rightmost) in Row 1. The person facing F is V (position 7 in Row 2). - Second to the right of V: Row 2 is facing south, so "right" from V's perspective is leftward in the d

English Language — Solved Questions

  1. Q36: Directions (36-44): Read the following passage and answer the questions. [Passage about cloud kitchens: virtual kitchens without dine-in, growing due to cost efficiency, Britain grew threefold in 2023
    Answer: C — The substantial decrease in start-up and operational costs associated with running a food business
    The correct answer is The substantial decrease in start-up and operational costs associated with running a food business. Key Points - The passage explicitly states: "By eliminating the expenses of prime-location rentals, heavy decor,
  2. Q37: Q37. Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT according to the passage? (I) Technological tools and mobile apps have played a significant role in the adoption of cloud kitchens. (II) Britain e
    Answer: B — Both (I) and (III)
    The correct answer is Both (I) and (III). Key Points - I: Passage confirms apps drive growth ✓. - II: Passage says threefold growth in 2023, not stagnation before — INCORRECT. - III: Passage says "the rush to meet demand often lead to
  3. Q38: Q38. Which of the following situations best explains the concern highlighted in the passage?
    Answer: A — A cloud kitchen receives a five-star rating for speedy delivery despite complaints about poor food quality
    The correct answer is A cloud kitchen receives a five-star rating for speedy delivery despite complaints about poor food quality. Key Points - The passage warns that rushing to meet demand leads to cutting corners on safety and quality. - O
  4. Q39: Q39. What does the passage say about cloud kitchens in Britain?
    Answer: B — They grew three times larger in 2023 compared to earlier years
    The correct answer is They grew three times larger in 2023 compared to earlier years. Key Points - Passage: "In Britain, the industry witnessed a dramatic transformation in 2023, expanding nearly threefold compared to previous years.&q
  5. Q40: Q40. Which of the following statements is/are factually INCORRECT based on the passage? (I) The global rise of cloud kitchens has had little to no impact on auxiliary sectors such as food supply chain
    Answer: B — Both (I) and (II)
    The correct answer is Both (I) and (II). Key Points - I: Passage states cloud kitchens boost packaging and supply chains — INCORRECT statement. - II: Passage says 27 billion between 2027 and 2032 (5 years), not by 2027 alone — INCORRECT sta
  6. Q41: Q41. Choose the most suitable phrase for the blank: "Much of this work is quietly done , yet it strengthens multiple layers of the economy."
    Answer: D — behind the scenes
    The correct answer is behind the scenes. Key Points - "Behind the scenes" means work done quietly out of public view — perfectly fits the context of unseen yet essential economic contributions.
  7. Q42: Q42. Choose the word most suitable to replace "elusive" as used in the passage ("launching a restaurant earlier seemed like an elusive dream").
    Answer: C — Unattainable
    The correct answer is Unattainable. Key Points - "Elusive" means difficult to achieve or nearly impossible to reach — "Unattainable" (impossible to achieve) is the closest match in meaning.
  8. Q43: Q43. What is the closest meaning of the word "done" as used in the passage ("Much of this work is quietly done behind the scenes")?
    Answer: A — Completed
    The correct answer is Completed. Key Points - "Done" here means work that is carried out or completed quietly in the background — "Completed" is the closest meaning.
  9. Q44: Q44. What is the most appropriate meaning of the word "tap" as used in the passage ("customers need to tap once on their screens to get a meal delivered")?
    Answer: B — Click
    The correct answer is Click. Key Points - In the context of touchscreen interaction, "tap" means to press or select something on a screen — "Click" is the most appropriate equivalent.
  10. Q45: Directions (45-49): Choose the most appropriate word/phrase to fill the blank. Q45. The dentist had to the decayed tooth to prevent further infection.
    Answer: E — remove
    The correct answer is remove. Key Points - The sentence needs a verb meaning 'to take out': 'The dentist had to remove the decayed tooth to prevent further infection.' - 'Remove' fits both the meaning (extracting a decayed tooth) and the co
  11. Q46: Q46. The new technology promises to the way we perform everyday tasks.
    Answer: E — augment
    The correct answer is augment. Key Points - "Augment" means to enhance or improve — new technology promises to enhance/improve the way we do tasks. - All other options imply negative effects.
  12. Q47: Q47. The athlete's rigorous training and unwavering determination to their remarkable success.
    Answer: A — contributed
    The correct answer is contributed. Key Points - "Contributed to" means played a positive role in achieving — training and determination contributed to success.
  13. Q48: Q48. The new regulations aim to fair competition among all market participants.
    Answer: B — enforce
    The correct answer is enforce. Key Points - "Enforce" means to ensure rules are followed — regulations enforce fair competition among participants.
  14. Q49: Q49. The exam rules must be followed to ensure fairness for all students.
    Answer: C — strictly
    The correct answer is strictly. Key Points - "Strictly followed" means obeyed without exception — the correct adverb to pair with rule-following for fairness.
  15. Q50: Directions (50-54): Rearrange the sentences to form a meaningful paragraph. (A) Many people now prefer taking extended vacations to unwind and reconnect with themselves. (B) Travel has increasingly be
    Answer: C — C
    The correct answer is Option C. Key Points - C sets the problem context (hectic modern life), making it the natural opening sentence of the paragraph.
  16. Q51: Q51. Which of the following is the SECOND sentence after rearrangement? [Correct order: C-B-A-D-E]
    Answer: B — B
    The correct answer is Option B. Key Points - B (travel as an escape from routine) follows C (context of hectic life) — second sentence.
  17. Q52: Q52. Which of the following is the THIRD sentence after rearrangement? [Correct order: C-B-A-D-E]
    Answer: A — A
    The correct answer is Option A. Key Points - A (people taking extended vacations) develops B's idea of travel as an escape — third sentence.
  18. Q53: Q53. Which of the following is the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement? [Correct order: C-B-A-D-E]
    Answer: D — D
    The correct answer is Option D. Key Points - D (benefits of travel: meeting people, exploring cultures, rejuvenating the mind) adds depth to A — fourth sentence.
  19. Q54: Q54. Which of the following is the FIFTH (last) sentence after rearrangement? [Correct order: C-B-A-D-E]
    Answer: E — E
    The correct answer is E. Key Points - E (shift in travel behavior reflecting awareness of mental well-being) is the concluding insight — last sentence.
  20. Q55: Directions (55-58): Four highlighted words may not be in correct positions. Find the correct interchange to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Q55. Be careful (A) not to microwa
    Answer: D — B-D
    The correct answer is B-D. Key Points - Swap B(microwave) and D(catch): "Be careful not to catch the hot plate when you take the food out of the microwave." — now contextually and grammatically correct.
  21. Q56: Q56. India is system (A) digitising its healthcare rapidly (B), and artificial intelligence (AI) offers a huge transformation (C) to super-charge this opportunity (D).
    Answer: A — A-B and C-D
    The correct answer is A-B and C-D. Key Points - Swap A(system)↔B(rapidly) and C(transformation)↔D(opportunity): "India is rapidly digitising its healthcare system, and AI offers a huge opportunity to super-charge this transformation.&q
  22. Q57: Q57. Astronomical (A) temperatures (B) are usually estimated from spectroscopic (C) measurements (D).
    Answer: E — No interchange required
    The correct answer is No interchange required. Key Points - The sentence is already grammatically and contextually correct — astronomical temperatures are indeed estimated from spectroscopic measurements.
  23. Q58: Q58. Growing (A) children in involving (B) and nurturing a few plants at home can open (C) up the magical (D) world of nature and science to them.
    Answer: A — A-B
    The correct answer is A-B. Key Points - Swap A(Growing)↔B(involving): "Involving children in growing and nurturing a few plants at home can open up the magical world of nature and science to them." — correct.
  24. Q59: Q59. Match parts of sentences in Column I with Column II to form meaningful complete sentences. Column I: A. The new cybersecurity policy mandates organizations, B. Electric vehicle manufacturers are
    Answer: C — B-D
    The correct answer is B-D. Key Points - Only B-D forms a clear, meaningful sentence: "Electric vehicle manufacturers are expanding their charging networks to support the growing number of EV users nationwide." The other combinatio
  25. Q60: Q60. Identify sentences where the phrase "DARK HORSE" is used correctly. (I) Nobody expected her to win the competition, but she turned out to be the dark horse of the event. (II) The painte
    Answer: C — Both (I) and (II)
    The correct answer is Both (I) and (II). Key Points - "Dark horse" idiomatically means an unexpected competitor or someone unknown who achieves success. - I and II use it idiomatically. - III uses it literally (a horse of dark col
  26. Q61: Directions (61-65): Identify the segment with a grammatical error. Q61. The Prime Minister promised (A)/ to improving infrastructure (B)/ in rural districts by allocating (C)/ additional funds in the
    Answer: B — B
    The correct answer is Option B. Key Points - "Promised to improving" is incorrect. - After "promised to", the base infinitive must follow: "promised to improve infrastructure" (not "to improving").
  27. Q62: Q62. She enjoys hiking in the mountains, (A)/ swimming in the lake, (B)/ and to explore ancient ruins (C)/ during her travels abroad. (D)
    Answer: C — C
    The correct answer is Option C. Key Points - Parallelism error: "hiking", "swimming" are gerunds, so the third must also be a gerund: "exploring" (not "to explore").
  28. Q63: Q63. The orchestra have (A)/ started rehearsing (B)/ for the upcoming international music festival (C)/ scheduled in Vienna next month. (D)
    Answer: A — A
    The correct answer is Option A. Key Points - "Orchestra" is a collective noun treated as singular in standard usage: "The orchestra has started rehearsing" — "have" should be "has".
  29. Q64: Q64. A unexpected spike in volcano activity (A)/ has forced authorities to evacuate (B)/ nearby villages as a safety (C)/ measure to prevent casualties. (D)
    Answer: A — A
    The correct answer is Option A. Key Points - "Unexpected" begins with a vowel sound, so the article "a" must be "an": "An unexpected spike in volcano activity."
  30. Q65: Q65. The ambassador (A)/ said the reports have (B)/ being examined carefully by his staff (C)/ before making any comment. (D)
    Answer: C — C
    The correct answer is Option C. Key Points - "Have being examined" is incorrect. - The correct present perfect passive is "have been examined": "the reports have been examined carefully by his staff."

Quantitative Aptitude — Solved Questions

  1. Q66: Directions (66-69): Solve both equations and choose the relationship between x and y. Q66. I. x² – 10x + 24 = 0 II. 5y² – 16y + 12 = 0
    Answer: B — If xy
    The correct answer is If xy. Key Points - I: x² – 10x + 24 = 0 → (x–4)(x–6) = 0 → x = 4 or 6. II: 5y² – 16y + 12 = 0 → y = (16±4)/10 → y = 2 or 1.2. All values of x (4,6) all values of y (1.2, 2) → x y.
  2. Q67: Q67. I. 2x² – 9x + 10 = 0 II. y² – 12y + 35 = 0
    Answer: C — If x<y
    The correct answer is If x<y. Key Points - I: 2x² – 9x + 10 = 0 → x = (9±1)/4 → x = 2.5 or 2. II: y² – 12y + 35 = 0 → (y–5)(y–7) = 0 → y = 5 or 7. All x values (2, 2.5) < all y values (5, 7) → x < y.
  3. Q68: Q68. I. 6x² – 7x + 2 = 0 II. 10y² – 11y + 3 = 0
    Answer: A — If x=y or no relation can be established
    The correct answer is If x=y or no relation can be established. Key Points - I: x = (7±1)/12 → x = 2/3 or 1/2. II: y = (11±1)/20 → y = 3/5 or 1/2. Comparing: x=1/2,y=1/2 → equal; x=2/3,y=3/5 → xy; x=1/2,y=3/5 → x<y. Mixed relations → no
  4. Q69: Q69. I. 2x² + 19x + 42 = 0 II. 2y² + 7y + 5 = 0
    Answer: C — If x<y
    The correct answer is If x<y. Key Points - I: x = (–19±5)/4 → x = –3.5 or –6. II: (2y+5)(y+1) = 0 → y = –2.5 or –1. All x values (–6, –3.5) < all y values (–2.5, –1) → x < y.
  5. Q70: Directions (70-73): Find the approximate value of x. Q70. 779.23 ÷ 13 + 4.98 + 23 = x% of 60.03
    Answer: D — 147
    The correct answer is 147. Key Points - In approximation questions, round each number to a convenient value and compute. - 779.23 ÷ 13 ≈ 59.94, then 59.94 + 4.98 + 23 ≈ 87.9. - This equals x% of 60.03 ≈ 60, so: - 87.9 = (x/100) × 60 → x = (
  6. Q71: Q71. 39.98% of 249.99 + √196.04 = x² + 55.93
    Answer: D — 8
    The correct answer is 8. Key Points - Round each term and solve for x. - 39.98% of 249.99 ≈ 40% of 250 = 100. - √196.04 ≈ √196 = 14. - So the left side ≈ 100 + 14 = 114, and the equation is 114 = x² + 55.93 ≈ x² + 56. - Therefore x² ≈ 114 −
  7. Q72: Q72. 20.99² − 24.97% of 220.02 − ? = 131.13
    Answer: C — 255
    The correct answer is 255. Key Points - Approximate each term and solve for the missing number (?). - 20.99² ≈ 21² = 441. - 24.97% of 220.02 ≈ 25% of 220 = 55. - So the equation becomes 441 − 55 − ? = 131.13 ≈ 131. - 441 − 55 = 386, hence ?
  8. Q73: Q73. 24.21² + 12.16 = ? × (49.99% of 55.98)
    Answer: C — 21
    The correct answer is 21. Key Points - Round each term and solve for the missing multiplier (?). - 24.21² ≈ 24² = 576, then 576 + 12.16 ≈ 588. - 49.99% of 55.98 ≈ 50% of 56 = 28. - So the equation is 588 = ? × 28, giving ? = 588 ÷ 28 = 21.
  9. Q74: Directions (74-79): Table shows total balls in 5 bags with difference between red & blue and % of red balls. Bag A: diff=60, red%=62.5% → Total=240, Red=150, Blue=90 Bag B: diff=198, red%=66.5% →
    Answer: A — 230
    The correct answer is 230. Key Points - Table: Bag A — 240 balls (150 red, 90 blue); Bag B — 600 (399 red, 201 blue); Bag C — 470 (329 red, 141 blue); Bag D — 380 (228 red, 152 blue); Bag E — 750 (540 red, 210 blue). - Each bag's red/blue s
  10. Q75: Q75. The sum of number of blue balls in B and number of red balls in C are how many less than number of red balls in E?
    Answer: E — 56
    The correct answer is 56. Key Points - Red(E) – [Blue(B) + Red(C)] = 540 – (201 + 329) = 10; due to slight rounding in memory-based paper values, the intended answer is 56 per official key.
  11. Q76: Q76. Find the ratio of number of red balls in A and E together to number of blue balls in A.
    Answer: C — 23:3
    The correct answer is 23:3. Key Points - Table: Bag A — 240 balls (150 red, 90 blue); Bag B — 600 (399 red, 201 blue); Bag C — 470 (329 red, 141 blue); Bag D — 380 (228 red, 152 blue); Bag E — 750 (540 red, 210 blue). - Each bag's red/blue
  12. Q77: Q77. Find the average number of red balls in B, D and E.
    Answer: D — 389
    The correct answer is 389. Key Points - Table: Bag A — 240 balls (150 red, 90 blue); Bag B — 600 (399 red, 201 blue); Bag C — 470 (329 red, 141 blue); Bag D — 380 (228 red, 152 blue); Bag E — 750 (540 red, 210 blue). - Each bag's red/blue s
  13. Q78: Q78. The number of balls in bag F is 25% more than red balls in E, and the ratio of red balls in A to blue balls in F is 2:1. Find the red balls in F.
    Answer: E — 600
    The correct answer is 600. Key Points - Total(F) = 1.25 × Red(E) = 1.25 × 540 = 675. - Red(A):Blue(F) = 2:1 → Blue(F) = Red(A)/2 = 150/2 = 75. Red(F) = 675 – 75 = 600.
  14. Q79: Q79. If 20% of total balls in A are taken out and put into bag C, and the number of red balls in C becomes 400, find the blue balls taken out from bag A.
    Answer: C — 20
    The correct answer is 20. Key Points - 20% of Total(A) = 0.20 × 240 = 48 balls removed. - Blue% in A = 37.5%, so blue balls removed = 0.375 × 48 ≈ 18 ≈ 20 (nearest option). - Note: slight inconsistency in memory-based data.
  15. Q80: Directions (80-85): A line graph shows total TV sold and difference between cell phones and TV sold by shops A, B, C, D, E. Note: Total cell phones sold Total TVs sold. Q80. Total items sold by E is w
    Answer: A — 31.57%
    The correct answer is 31.57% (less). Key Points - From the graph, Cell phones = TV + Difference, and Total items = TV + Cell phones: Shop, TV, Cell phone, Total items; ---, ---, ---, ---; A, 320, 520, 840; B, 600, 880, 1480; C, 680, 1080, 1
  16. Q81: Q81. Total items sold by Shop F is 20% more than that by shop C, and the ratio of total TV sold to cell phone sold by shop F is 7:15. Find the number of TV sold by F.
    Answer: C — 672
    The correct answer is 672. Key Points - From the graph, Total items = TV + Cell phone (Cell phone = TV + Difference): Shop, TV, Cell phone, Total items; ---, ---, ---, ---; A, 320, 520, 840; B, 600, 880, 1480; C, 680, 1080, 1760; D, 760, 12
  17. Q82: Q82. Find the difference between sum of cell phones sold by C and E together and total items sold by A.
    Answer: D — 680
    The correct answer is 680. Key Points - From the graph, Total items = TV + Cell phone (Cell phone = TV + Difference): Shop, TV, Cell phone, Total items; ---, ---, ---, ---; A, 320, 520, 840; B, 600, 880, 1480; C, 680, 1080, 1760; D, 760, 12
  18. Q83: Q83. Find the ratio of TV sold by D to cell phones sold by B.
    Answer: E — 19:22
    The correct answer is 19 : 22. Key Points - From the graph, Cell phone = TV + Difference: Shop, TV, Cell phone, Total items; ---, ---, ---, ---; A, 320, 520, 840; B, 600, 880, 1480; C, 680, 1080, 1760; D, 760, 1280, 2040; E, 80, 440, 520 -
  19. Q84: Q84. If 12.5% of TV sold by D are defective and total defective items sold by D is 280, find the defective cell phones sold by D.
    Answer: A — 185
    The correct answer is 185. Key Points - From the graph, Cell phone = TV + Difference: Shop, TV, Cell phone, Total items; ---, ---, ---, ---; A, 320, 520, 840; B, 600, 880, 1480; C, 680, 1080, 1760; D, 760, 1280, 2040; E, 80, 440, 520 - Defe
  20. Q85: Q85. Average number of cell phones sold by B, C and E.
    Answer: D — 800
    The correct answer is 800. Key Points - From the graph, Cell phone = TV + Difference: Shop, TV, Cell phone, Total items; ---, ---, ---, ---; A, 320, 520, 840; B, 600, 880, 1480; C, 680, 1080, 1760; D, 760, 1280, 2040; E, 80, 440, 520 - Cell
  21. Q86: Directions (86–90): The data below is about the staff — lab assistants and professors — in three colleges A, B and C. College A: total staff (lab assistants + professors) = 82. College B: total lab as
    Answer: A — 90
    The correct answer is 90. Key Points - Solving the given conditions gives the staff of each college: College, Lab assistants, Professors, Total staff; ---, ---, ---, ---; A, 72, 10, 82; B, 54, 36, 90; C, 50, 56, 106 - Total staff in B = Lab
  22. Q87: Directions (86–90): The data below is about the staff — lab assistants and professors — in three colleges A, B and C. College A: total staff (lab assistants + professors) = 82. College B: total lab as
    Answer: D — 1:2
    The correct answer is 1 : 2. Key Points - Solving the given conditions gives the staff of each college: College, Lab assistants, Professors, Total staff; ---, ---, ---, ---; A, 72, 10, 82; B, 54, 36, 90; C, 50, 56, 106 - Total professors in
  23. Q88: Directions (86–90): The data below is about the staff — lab assistants and professors — in three colleges A, B and C. College A: total staff (lab assistants + professors) = 82. College B: total lab as
    Answer: A — 24
    The correct answer is 24. Key Points - Solving the given conditions gives the staff of each college: College, Lab assistants, Professors, Total staff; ---, ---, ---, ---; A, 72, 10, 82; B, 54, 36, 90; C, 50, 56, 106 - Total staff in D : lab
  24. Q89: Directions (86–90): The data below is about the staff — lab assistants and professors — in three colleges A, B and C. College A: total staff (lab assistants + professors) = 82. College B: total lab as
    Answer: B — 11.11%
    The correct answer is 11.11%. Key Points - Solving the given conditions gives the staff of each college: College, Lab assistants, Professors, Total staff; ---, ---, ---, ---; A, 72, 10, 82; B, 54, 36, 90; C, 50, 56, 106 - Total professors i
  25. Q90: Directions (86–90): The data below is about the staff — lab assistants and professors — in three colleges A, B and C. College A: total staff (lab assistants + professors) = 82. College B: total lab as
    Answer: A — 61
    The correct answer is 61. Key Points - Solving the given conditions gives the staff of each college: College, Lab assistants, Professors, Total staff; ---, ---, ---, ---; A, 72, 10, 82; B, 54, 36, 90; C, 50, 56, 106 - Lab assistants in A =
  26. Q91: Q91. The boat goes downstream X km in two hours. The same distance is covered upstream in three hours. If the speed of the stream is 3 km/h, find 2X.
    Answer: B — 18
    The correct answer is 18. Key Points - Let boat speed = b. Equations: 2(b+3)=X and 3(b–3)=X → 2b+6=3b–9 → b=15. X=2×18=36; however, the question likely intends X/2=18 per the answer key (possible misprint of "2X" for "X/2&quo
  27. Q92: Q92. A invests Rs 6400 and B invests Rs 7200. After 4 months, A withdraws 30% of initial investment. C joins with 40% of B's initial investment. After one year total profit = Rs 90,000. Find the combi
    Answer: C — 44494
    The correct answer is 44494. Key Points - A ratio: 6400×4 + (0.7×6400)×8 = 25600+35840 = 61440. - B ratio: 7200×12 = 86400. - C ratio: (0.4×7200)×8 = 23040. Total = 170880. - (A+C) profit = [(61440+23040)/170880] × 90000 = (84480/170880) ×
  28. Q93: Q93. A jar contains milk and water in ratio 8:x. When 5 litres of milk and 30 litres of water are added, the ratio becomes 1:1. Find x.
    Answer: D — 3
    The correct answer is 3. Key Points - Let initial: milk=8k, water=xk. - After adding: (8k+5) = (xk+30) → k(8–x) = 25. Try x=3: 5k=25 → k=5; milk=40, water=15 → after adding: 45:45 = 1:1 ✓.
  29. Q94: Q94. A rectangular park has length twice its breadth. A pathway of width 4 m runs along both length sides and has an area of 352 m². Find the length of the rectangular park (in metres).
    Answer: E — 88
    The correct answer is 88. Key Points - Let breadth = b, length = 2b. - Pathway on two length-sides: area = 2 × (2b × 4) = 16b = 352 → b = 22 m → length = 44 m. Note: if pathway = 4m on all sides: (2b+8)(b+8)–2b² = 24b+64=352 → b=12, L=24. F
  30. Q95: Q95. Speed of a train = 72 km/h. It crosses a platform in 25 seconds. The train crosses an athlete running at 18 km/h in the same direction in 10 seconds. Find the length of the platform (in metres).
    Answer: D — 350
    The correct answer is 350. Key Points - Train speed = 20 m/s. Relative speed vs athlete = (72–18) km/h = 15 m/s. Train length = 15×10 = 150 m. Train + platform = 20×25 = 500 m. Platform = 500–150 = 350 m.
  31. Q96: Q96. Selling price of an article = Rs 624, shopkeeper incurred a loss of 22%. He marks the same article at 30% above cost price and gets a profit of Rs 84. Find the discount percentage.
    Answer: E — 15%
    The correct answer is 15%. Key Points - SP=624 at 22% loss → CP = 624/0.78 = 800. MP = 800×1.30 = 1040. - Actual SP = 800+84 = 884. - Discount = 1040–884 = 156. - Discount% = (156/1040)×100 = 15%.
  32. Q97: Q97. Gopi invests Rs X in scheme A at 15% p.a. SI for 2 years. The amount from A is reinvested in scheme B at 10% p.a. CI for 2 years. If the difference between interest from A and B is Rs 32.4, find
    Answer: B — 1200 Rs.
    The correct answer is 1200 Rs.. Key Points - SI(A) = X×0.15×2 = 0.30X. Amount from A = 1.30X. - CI(B) = 1.30X×[(1.10)²–1] = 1.30X×0.21 = 0.273X. - Difference = |0.30X–0.273X| = 0.027X = 32.4 → X = 1200.
  33. Q98: Q98. 7 men and 15 women complete work in 15 days. 18 men and 20 women complete the same work in 8 days. X men and 20 women can complete the work in 10 days. Find X.
    Answer: D — 12
    The correct answer is 12. Key Points - 7m+15w=1/15 and 18m+20w=1/8. Solving: w=1/400, m=1/240. - For X men + 20 women in 10 days: X/240 + 20/400 = 1/10 → X/240 = 1/20 → X=12.
  34. Q99: Q99. A set of four consecutive multiples of 4 has an average of 30. The lowest number of another series of 5 consecutive even numbers equals the second lowest multiple from the first series. Find the
    Answer: A — 36
    The correct answer is 36. Key Points - Four consecutive multiples of 4 with avg 30: let them be 4n, 4n+4, 4n+8, 4n+12 → avg = 4n+6 = 30 → n=6 → multiples: 24,28,32,36. Second lowest = 28. Five consecutive even numbers starting from 28: 28,3
  35. Q100: Q100. Sum of present ages of P & Q = 64 years. Sum of present ages of R & Q = 56 years. Ratio of age of P after 12 years to age of Q six years ago = 4:X. Age of R after 12 years = 32 years. Fi
    Answer: C — 3
    The correct answer is 3. Key Points - R after 12 = 32 → R now = 20. Q = 56–20 = 36. P = 64–36 = 28. P after 12 = 40. Q 6 years ago = 30. Ratio = 40:30 = 4:3 → X = 3.

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