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This page is intentionally left blank Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT Sixth Edition Nishit K. Sinha Copyright © 2019 Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd Published by Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd, CIN: U72200TN2005PTC057128. No part of this eBook may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the publisher’s prior written consent. This eBook may or may not include all assets that were part of the print version. The publisher reserves the right to remove any material in this eBook at any time. ISBN 978-93-868-7351-4 eISBN: Head Office: 15th Floor, Tower-B, World Trade Tower, Plot No. 1, Block-C, Sector-16, Noida 201 301,Uttar Pradesh, India. Registered Office: 4th Floor, Software Block, Elnet Software City, TS-140, Block 2 & 9, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Taramani, Chennai 600 113, Tamil Nadu, India. Fax: 080-30461003, Phone: 080-30461060 www.in.pearson.com, Email: [email protected] To Papa and Ma Kumar Kalyan Prasad Sinha and Sanjila Sinha This page is intentionally left blank Contents Preface to the Sixth Edition ix Chapter 22 Advanced Exercises 2.155 Preface xi Chapter 23 Mastering Data Interpretation 2.184 About the Author xiii Acknowledgements xiv Part 3: Benchmarking tests CAT Demystified xv How to Use This Book xxi Benchmarking Test 1 3.3 Benchmarking Test 2 3.12 Part 1: LogicaL reasoning Benchmarking Test 3 3.20 Benchmarking Test 4 3.28 section 1: Understanding Logical reasoning Part 4: PrevioUs years’ PaPers Chapter 1 Introduction to Logical Reasoning 1.3 Chapter 2 Developing the Skills 1.10 CAT 2017—SLOT I 4.3 Chapter 3 Logical Links 1.27 CAT 2017—SLOT II 4.22 Chapter 4 Sequencing and Arrangement 1.35 XAT 2017 4.45 Chapter 5 Series 1.51 XAT 2016 4.51 Chapter 6 Team Selection 1.58 IIFT 2016 4.58 Chapter 7 Blood Relation 1.72 CAT 2008 4.71 Chapter 8 Directions Decision Making 1.79 CAT 2007 4.81 Chapter 9 Syllogism 1.89 CAT 2006 4.91 Chapter 10 Input–Output 1.101 CAT 2005 4.99 Chapter 11 Cubes 1.108 CAT 2004 4.110 Chapter 12 Boolean Logic 1.117 CAT 2003 (Retest) 4.121 CAT 2002 4.136 section 2: Practising Logical reasoning Part 5: moDeL PaPers (BaseD on Chapter 13 Foundation Exercises 1.127 Chapter 14 Moderate Exercises 1.157 other mBa entrances) Chapter 15 Advanced Exercises 1.183 Chapter 16 Mastering Logical Reasoning 1.204 Model SNAP Paper 5.3 Model XAT Paper 5.11 Part 2: Data interPretation Model IIFT Paper 5.27 section 1: Understanding Data Part 6: testing yoUr mettLe interpretation section 1: Practice set Chapter 17 Introduction to Data Interpretation 2.3 Chapter 18 Developing the Skills 2.33 Practice Exercise Based on Recent CAT Pattern 6.3 Chapter 19 Data Sufficiency 2.49 section 2: mock tests section 2: Practising Data interpretation Mock Test 1 6.43 Chapter 20 Foundation Exercises 2.67 Mock Test 2 6.55 Chapter 21 Moderate Exercises 2.105 Mock Test 3 6.63 This page is intentionally left blank Preface to the Sixth Edition Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT was envisaged to provide a complete preparation resource for every management aspirant, irrespective of training levels and preparation styles. Since its first edition, the book has remained the preferred choice of students due to the superior quality of its content, the user-friendly pedagogy, and the proven methodologies and approaches. In our continued endeavor to raise the standard further and to ensure an upgraded and improved experience, we present the sixth edition. Highlights Q An exclusive section containing 100 LRDI questions Q Solutions to all questions Q Explanations and answers to CAT 2017 LRDI paper (based on memory) Q Previous years questions for XAT and IIFT Q Embedded console with test papers on the Pearson website I am sure this book will continue being the first choice among test takers. Nishit K. Sinha