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21 Sep '11

Answer to the question will be cannot be determined......
You are always taking (4)^3/2 as 8......it can be -8 too......

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John_Dsouza

21 Sep '11

someone please answer this....

21 Sep '11

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numerounoashish

21 Sep '11

Here are the answers based on my understanding...\
Q1. 3
Q2. 1
Q3. 1
Q4. 2
Q5. 2
Q6.3
Q7. 1
Q8. 2
Q9. 3
Q10. 4
Kindly tell me how many of these are correct ??

numerounoashish

10:53 AM, 21 Sep '11

21 Sep '11

From the alternatives, choose the one which correctly classifies the four sentences as a:
F : Fact : if it relates to a known matter of direct observation, or an existing reality or something known to be true,
I : Inference : if it is a logical conclusion or deduction about something, based on the knowledge of facts,
J : Judgement : if it is an opinion or estimate or anticipation of common sense or intention.

1. A. If India has embarked on the liberalization route, she cannot afford to go back.
B. Under these circumstances, being an active supporter of WTO policies will be a good idea.
C. The WTO is a truly global organization aiming at freer trade.
D. Many member countries have already drafted plans to simplify tariff structures.
1. FJFI 2. IFJF 3. IJFF 4. IFIF

2. A. The Minister definitely took the wrong step.
B. Under the circumstances, he had many other alternatives.
C. The Prime Minister is embarrassed due to the Minister's decision.
D. If he has put the government in jeopardy, the Minister must resign.
1. JFFI 2. IFJI 3. FFJI 4. IFIJ

3. A. The ideal solution will be to advertise aggressively.
B. One brand is already popular amongst the youth.
C. Reducing prices will mean trouble as our revenues are already dwindling.
D. The correct solution will be to consolidate by aggressive marketing.
1. JFIJ 2. FJJI 3. IJFF 4. JJIF

4. A. If democracy is to survive, the people must develop a sense of consumerism.
B. Consumerism has helped improve the quality of goods in certain countries.
C. The protected environment in our country is helping the local manufacturers.
D. The quality of goods suffers if the manufacturers take undue advantage of this.
1. IJFJ 2. JFJI 3. IJJF 4. IFJJ

5. A. Unless the banks agree to a deferment of the interest, we cannot show profits this year.
B. This would not have happened had we adopted a stricter credit scheme.
C. The revenues so far cover only the cost and salaries.
D. Let us learn a lesson: we cannot make profits without complete control over credit.
1. IIJF 2. IJFI 3. FJIF 4. FJFI

6. A. Qualities cannot be injected into one's personality.
B. They are completely dependent on the genetic configuration that one inherits.
C. Hence changing our inherent traits is impossible as the genes are unalterable.
D. The least one can do is to try and subdue the 'bad qualities'.
1. FIJI 2. JFFI 3. JFIJ 4. JIFI

7. A. Everything is purposeless.
B. Nothing before and after the existence of the universe is known with certainty.
C. Man is a part of the purposeless universe, hence man is also purposeless.
D. There is only one way of adding purpose to this universe: Union with Him.
1. JFIJ 2. FJJI 3. JFFI 4. IJFJ

8. A. Everyday social life is impossible without interpersonal relationships.
B. The root of many misunderstandings has been cited in poor relations among individuals.
C. Assuming the above to be true, social life will be much better if people understand the importance of good interpersonal relations.
D. A study reveals that interpersonal relations and life in general can be improved with a little effort on the part of individuals.
1. FJIJ 2. JFIF 3. FIFJ 4. IFFJ

9. A. The prices of electronic goods are falling.
B. Since we have substantial reductions in import duties, this is obvious.
C. The trend is bound to continue in the near future.
D. But the turnover of the electronic industry is still rising, because the consumers are increasing at a rapid rate.
1. IFJF 2. FJII 3. FIJF 4. JIFF

10. A. In the past, it appears, wealth distribution, and not wealth creation has dominated economic policy.
B. Clearly, the government has not bothered to eradicate poverty.
C. Today's liberalization is far from the hitherto Nehruvian socialism.
D. Results are evident in the form of a boom in the manufacturing sector output and turnover of all industries.
1. FJIF 2. FIFJ 3. IJIF 4. JIFF

Here are the answers based on my understanding...\
Q1. 3
Q2. 1
Q3. 1
Q4. 2
Q5. 2
Q6.3
Q7. 1
Q8. 2
Q9. 3
Q10. 4

Kindly tell me how many of these are correct ??

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kobe23

21 Sep '11

hey! nishant_88!
thats exactly the section where i get messed up with too many variables running crazy in LR DI sets.
Just need one little help from you. i am losing the track of variables in between and therefore having a difficulty visualising how you actually solved the question? i mean ...

John_Dsouza

21 Sep '11

x^2 + 5x + 4=0
a & b are the roots of the equation
find (a/b)^3/2 + (b/a)^3/2
soln:
1st method
a=-4, b=-1
(4)^3/2 + (1/4)^3/2
= 8 + 1/8
=65/8
2nd method
a+b=-5
ab=4
(a^3 + b^3)/(ab)^3/2
=/(ab)^3/2
= / (4)^3/2
= -65/8
which method should we use and w...

20 Sep '11

UD bonds plz yeh wali query solve kardo yaar from AIMCAT1209
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somzlogged

20 Sep '11

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somzlogged

10:30 PM, 20 Sep '11

20 Sep '11

From the alternatives, choose the one which correctly classifies the four sentences as a:
F : Fact : if it relates to a known matter of direct observation, or an existing reality or something known to be true,
I : Inference : if it is a logical conclusion or deduction about something, based on the knowledge of facts,
J : Judgement : if it is an opinion or estimate or anticipation of common sense or intention.

1. A. If India has embarked on the liberalization route, she cannot afford to go back.
B. Under these circumstances, being an active supporter of WTO policies will be a good idea.
C. The WTO is a truly global organization aiming at freer trade.
D. Many member countries have already drafted plans to simplify tariff structures.
1. FJFI 2. IFJF 3. IJFF 4. IFIF

2. A. The Minister definitely took the wrong step.
B. Under the circumstances, he had many other alternatives.
C. The Prime Minister is embarrassed due to the Minister's decision.
D. If he has put the government in jeopardy, the Minister must resign.
1. JFFI 2. IFJI 3. FFJI 4. IFIJ

3. A. The ideal solution will be to advertise aggressively.
B. One brand is already popular amongst the youth.
C. Reducing prices will mean trouble as our revenues are already dwindling.
D. The correct solution will be to consolidate by aggressive marketing.
1. JFIJ 2. FJJI 3. IJFF 4. JJIF

4. A. If democracy is to survive, the people must develop a sense of consumerism.
B. Consumerism has helped improve the quality of goods in certain countries.
C. The protected environment in our country is helping the local manufacturers.
D. The quality of goods suffers if the manufacturers take undue advantage of this.
1. IJFJ 2. JFJI 3. IJJF 4. IFJJ

5. A. Unless the banks agree to a deferment of the interest, we cannot show profits this year.
B. This would not have happened had we adopted a stricter credit scheme.
C. The revenues so far cover only the cost and salaries.
D. Let us learn a lesson: we cannot make profits without complete control over credit.
1. IIJF 2. IJFI 3. FJIF 4. FJFI

6. A. Qualities cannot be injected into one's personality.
B. They are completely dependent on the genetic configuration that one inherits.
C. Hence changing our inherent traits is impossible as the genes are unalterable.
D. The least one can do is to try and subdue the 'bad qualities'.
1. FIJI 2. JFFI 3. JFIJ 4. JIFI

7. A. Everything is purposeless.
B. Nothing before and after the existence of the universe is known with certainty.
C. Man is a part of the purposeless universe, hence man is also purposeless.
D. There is only one way of adding purpose to this universe: Union with Him.
1. JFIJ 2. FJJI 3. JFFI 4. IJFJ

8. A. Everyday social life is impossible without interpersonal relationships.
B. The root of many misunderstandings has been cited in poor relations among individuals.
C. Assuming the above to be true, social life will be much better if people understand the importance of good interpersonal relations.
D. A study reveals that interpersonal relations and life in general can be improved with a little effort on the part of individuals.
1. FJIJ 2. JFIF 3. FIFJ 4. IFFJ

9. A. The prices of electronic goods are falling.
B. Since we have substantial reductions in import duties, this is obvious.
C. The trend is bound to continue in the near future.
D. But the turnover of the electronic industry is still rising, because the consumers are increasing at a rapid rate.
1. IFJF 2. FJII 3. FIJF 4. JIFF

10. A. In the past, it appears, wealth distribution, and not wealth creation has dominated economic policy.
B. Clearly, the government has not bothered to eradicate poverty.
C. Today's liberalization is far from the hitherto Nehruvian socialism.
D. Results are evident in the form of a boom in the manufacturing sector output and turnover of all industries.
1. FJIF 2. FIFJ 3. IJIF 4. JIFF

...whoever said, It's not whether you win or lose that counts, probably lost. IIFT 2012-14 Batch

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somzlogged

20 Sep '11

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somzlogged

10:28 PM, 20 Sep '11

20 Sep '11

While analyzing I realized Aimcat ke saare FIJs mere galat hue...;)
It got me thinking...aise hi Section1 bhagwan bharose hain...i don't want to take a chance with Section2 also...
Here is some 'copied' gyaan on FIJs...

FIJs appeared last in 1994 and then again in 2006...I know according to stats it should give jitters to those preparing for 2018 wala CAT, not us...still just to be on the safe side...

FACTS:

1.They can be verified or discovered

2.Applicable to all Universal truths.

3.Anything that is seen, heard or read is a fact.

4.Anyone elses opinion stated by the author is a fact. (The personal opinion will become a judgement)

5.Figures, Statistics or other data without an opinion attached to it is a fact. ( with an opinion attached becomes an inference).
INFERENCES:

1.A logical conclusion based on a set of facts. (Logical conclusion meaning, anyone seeing those set of facts should be able to arrive at that.)

2.Change the facts and the conclusion will no longer be valid.

3.Inferences are self-explanatory. It tells you why. (If you have a statement which looks like an inference and you form a why question on it, you should be able to get an answer. If you dont, it will become a Judgement.)

4.An inference is an opinion that doesnt change according to perspective.
5.If the set of sentences given to you are connected, you can only do UPLINKING to decide that a statement as an inference. Meaning You should have the facts preceeding this statement. If the facts are provided as the next statements it cannot be an inference. It will be a judgement. Example

1. X is a good student when it comes to attendance.
2. X attends college regularly.

In this example, statement A is a judgement, statement B is a fact.
If you change the order like below

1. X attends college regularly.
2. X is a good student when it comes to attendance.

In this case A is a fact and B is an inference.

One fact can lead to multiple inferences.
Inference will have verbal bridges with facts ( words like leads to, points to, indicates, shows, explains, expresses)
A cause and effect relation ship can be termed as an inference.
A statement backed up by an example in the same sentence will be an inference.

JUDGEMENTS:
1.Any statement that could lead to an approval or disapproval.
2.It is the authors personal opinion.

3.It is open to challenge.

4.It doesnt tell you why. ( see point 3 of inference for clarity)
5.It changes according to perspective.

Next post mein some questions on FIJS..
Happy solving!

PS: I don't remember the source...kisi ko pata ho..toh PM me..will add...thanks..

...whoever said, It's not whether you win or lose that counts, probably lost. IIFT 2012-14 Batch

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20 Sep '11

Had called up prem bhai......he suggested saturday evening after 9 pm for the confy......I told him that we generally have confys from around 10:30......he's fine with this time......hope everyone here is ok with it......

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20 Sep '11

Attached My Daily Prep Doc And
45 Days to CAT

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arsenal22

20 Sep '11

Back home. Feels good. Time to rock CAT. Will take time to get back to level of preparedness I had 15 days back but I have UDT with me. Can anyone give me brief update what happened behind my back?

20 Sep '11

What I can contribute I Will Contribute
Plz find attached My Personally Compiled List of Confusing words

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20 Sep '11

UD Team ke bond log bahut din ho gaye mujhe tadapte tadapte now I can hang myself for CAT also..............Doubts pe Doubts rehte hei mere chahe ho VA ya Quants ab bas ek hi chah hei ki kuch percentile laayi jaye@least nahi toh mooh nahi dikha paayenge
PS:Hume bhi silent member bana do yaar C...

naarto

20 Sep '11

My Va-LR in pm9 score has changed.
May be i was blind when i saw the score.
QA-60
va-39 :(( i got 17C instead of 20 afaiR.
Anyway took 1209-offline
QA-22C 3w-63
va-18c 10w-44
Not great but again a decent score. :).

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somzlogged

20 Sep '11

the mock named 1206!!
OA: 91.71 (79)
section 1 : 48(97.94)
section 2 : 31(69.34) : my first...hopefully will be the last.. :splat:
i wont say help...this is more like umm embarrassing..after giving gyaans in english...
PS: resisted looking @nishant's explanation of some LR questi...

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anishnambisan

19 Sep '11

Abhi bhai.. Sir mat bulao mujhe!
1206
Sec-1: 84.28 :splat:
Sec-2: 90.05 :splat::splat:
OA: 89.92 :splat:

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Abhi.rulzz

19 Sep '11

Aim 1206
QADI 99.64
VALR 85.3
OA 98.44
Congrats Utsav for AIR 2 (shared)
and Ganesh 100%ile in PM9
WAY to go Underdogs...
P.S. I am going to try anish sirs method for RC
P.P.S Koi thoda VA pe bhi gyaan de do....

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19 Sep '11

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nishant_88

09:27 PM, 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

An LR tip with reference to one question from Proc9......

Posting the question first for the benifit of those who don't take CL mocks......
Directions for questions 58 to 60: Answer the questions on the basis of the information given below.

Eight friends wearing shirts of eight different colours - Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, Black, White and Purple - are sitting at a circular table in clockwise order respectively. Their names are Ashish, Bhola, Coral, Deva, Emran, Fardeen, Gopi and Hemant, in no particular order. Each of them is either facing the center of the table or facing exactly the opposite direction away from the center. It is also known that:

(i) Ashish is sitting two places to the right of Emran and Emran is sitting two places to the right of Ashish. Coral and Gopi are not sitting at diametrically opposite positions.
(ii) Emran is sitting three places to the right of Gopi and two places to the right of Hemant.
(iii) Bhola is sitting immediately to the right of Fardeen and Hemant is sitting immediately to the left of Bhola.
(iv) The person sitting two places to the right of Bhola is facing away from the center of the table.
(v) Among the four pairs of friends sitting at diametrically opposite positions, there is just one pair in which the two friends are facing different directions

QUESTIONS:
If Coral is wearing the Yellow shirt and is facing East, then which direction is the person wearing the Red shirt facing?
A. North-West......B. South-East......C. North......D. South......

If Bhola is wearing the Green shirt and is facing South-West, then which direction is the person wearing the Black shirt facing?
A. North-East......B. South-East......C. North......D. West......
What is the angle (in degrees) between the direction which Bhola is facing and the direction which Deva is facing?
A. 45......B. 90......C. 135......D. 180......

For LR sets like this which may have more than one possible arrangement I'd suggest look through the questions and the options first......if none of the questions have "Cannot be determined" as an option and there isn't any option of the form "either (a) or (b)" then you can see which question provides maximum information and then find out one arrangement and use it for the others......

For example in this question you can use the second question to fix Bhola's position......now based on that you find out the corresponding arrangement......using this arrangement you can obviously solve the second question......you can also solve the third question as there is no such condition stated in the third question to contradict this arrangement......

And also for the first question you just have to rotate the colours and directions......you do not have to arrange the people again......

Now all sets cannot be done this way......so you need to see the question and judge if it can be done......there may be cases when two questions can be answered with one arrangement and for the third you may need to find another one......

The method provided by CL shows that two cases have been considered and all......and then they arrive to one arrangement......but all that is not necessary in this case......

Hope it helps......

P.S. As stated by CL for this question......and in fact it should be used for other similar questions too......if the names of the people, places, teams or other entities involved all start with a different letter then you can just use a single letter for each entity......saves time and effort......so use abbbreviations just in case you aren't already doing so......

Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things...... and no good thing ever dies...... ||DT '12||

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19 Sep '11

A disappointing proc9......
QA&DI;: 56......99.2......24A, 20C......silly mistakes again...... :splat:
VA&LR;: 50......94.4......misread second question of the Arjun Bheema wala LR......read both orders as 'increasing'......9 wrong out of 20 in VA is pretty much par for me......
OA...

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19 Sep '11

"Bade exam main choti galtiya to hoti reheti hain..."
Seriously,LR has saved the day mostly,and in some mocks where i scored 50 odd in Sec 2,i had 30 in LR....

anishnambisan

19 Sep '11

Subtle Hint:
Google!!
ROTFL!
You sound like one those Tele Brands folks

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iitr.abhishek

19 Sep '11

150 marne ke bad aisi baatein shobha nahi deti dost..... groans invite kar rahe ho!!!!!!!

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mehtakrutik286

19 Sep '11

currenty doing bca in lat year.....i like to joint MBa Systems After that
so can u tell me which are college provide that couse in mumbai or other state..........?????
plz reply

akhilnerdy

19 Sep '11

Great stratergy thanks a lot for it. I would start it by today itself and see how it goes by the week end and then by the fortnight.
My accuracy is not very good and it takes me a lot of time to comprehend and after the pattern change i do have sometime to invest but lately a few AIMCAT's have...

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19 Sep '11

Am also having pathetic RC accuracy...will try this suggested by Anish....and let u no by end of week.....too busy with delivery/install this week...

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naarto

19 Sep '11

Anish had explained all this on phone( using our inpee resources optimally) :D. And i could feel the difference after doing 10RCs.I mean, i am able to gauge my correct-incorrect power which i never did earlier.It atleast gave me some confidence to read any RC which i usually never do.

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facemash

07:58 AM, 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

Why I advocate for this method is because it lays bare your comprehension abilities-just like what QQAD did to one's Quant concepts.

What is QQAD??

Hard Work never goes unrewarded forever :)

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19 Sep '11

Puys chota sa confy ho raha hai.....5-6 people......join in if you are online......sorry for the confusion caused......i thought there wouldn't be a confy as prem bhai hadn't confirmed the timing......anyways i'll call prem bhai sometime this week and see if a confy is possible sometime soon with...

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