CAT 2018 Slot 3: Indian Games Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Solution
Question 1 (DI: Indian Board Games)
Data Table:
| Game | Number of Players | Average Score | Regions Played |
|------------|------------------|---------------|----------------|
| Kabbadi | 1,200 | 85 | 5 |
| Carrom | 900 | 72 | 3 |
| Gomoku | 1,500 | 90 | 6 |
| Ludo | 1,000 | 68 | 4 |
| Checkers | 700 | 65 | 2 |
Questions:
Which game has the highest average score?
What is the total number of players in regions with more than 4 players?
If Kabbadi players increase by 20%, what will be the new ratio of Kabbadi to Ludo players?
Solution:
Highest Average Score
Step 1: Compare the "Average Score" column.
Step 2: Gomoku (90) > Kabbadi (85) > Carrom (72) > Checkers (65) > Ludo (68).
Answer: Gomoku.
Total Players in Regions >4
Step 1: Identify regions played:
Gomoku (6 regions), Kabbadi (5), Carrom (3), Ludo (4), Checkers (2).
Step 2: Only Gomoku (6 regions) qualifies.
Step 3: Total players = 1,500.
Answer: 1,500.
New Ratio of Kabbadi to Ludo Players
Step 1: Original Kabbadi players = 1,200.
Step 2: 20% increase = (1,200 \times 1.2 = 1,440).
Step 3: Ludo players remain 1,000.
Step 4: Ratio = (1,440 : 1,000 = 144 : 100 = 36 : 25).
Answer: 36:25.
Key Takeaways:
Data interpretation requires careful scanning of tables and units.
For ratios, simplify by dividing by common factors (e.g., 36:25).
Verify calculations (e.g., 20% of 1,200 = 240; 1,200 + 240 = 1,440).
Final Answers:
Gomoku
1,500
36:25
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