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Following are the answers and solution of Hurdle 14. Those who
got more than 15 correct answers and more than 6 /10 in
summary and have solved the hurdle in less than 30 minutes
including summary have done well.
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ANSWERS :
(Q1=30 %), (Q2 = 1.5 days required so working on alternate days
he will complete on  Wednesday), (Q3 =  3 full days required so
will finish on 6-1 = on 5th ), (Q4= 4.5 days required so will
complete on 9th ), (Q5= 6 full days with full efficiency required so
will complete on  24th ), (Q6=1), (Q7=1+1/8), (Q8=1+1/5), (Q9=9/
11), (Q10=1+4/5), (Q11=2), (Q12=2+4/7), (Q13=1+5/13), (Q14=
18/19), (Q15=6/7), (Q16=18/25), www.urpercentile.com

(Q17=46.66 %),  (Q18=require 18 +2/3 continuos days, if working

alternate days will finish on 38th day so 5 weeks + 3 days. So on
Wednesday ),
(Q19=14 days so on 27th), (Q20=9+1/3 full days so on 19th ),
(Q21=7 full days with full efficiency, so on 28th ), (Q22= 8), (Q23=
6+2/9), (Q24=5+1/11), (Q25=4+4/13), (Q26=5+3/5), (Q27=4+2/3),
(Q28=4), (Q29=3+1/9), (Q30=3+5/17), (Q31=3+11/15), (Q32=2+
2/3), www.urpercentile.com

(Q33=50 %), (Q34= total days required = 11 so Thursday ),

(Q35=12 full days required so will finish on 23rd), (Q36=80 days
required , cannot determine the date as different month have
different number of days),
(Q37=5), (Q38=4), (Q39=4+8/13), (Q40=2+8/11),
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(Q41=3+1/3), (Q42=7+1/2), (Q43=3+9/17), (Q44=4),
(Q45=3), (Q46=2+2/5), (Q47= 2+2/9), (Q48=2),

(49=C), (50=E), (51=I), (52=L), (53=A), (54=F)

SOLUTIONS OF SOME OF THE QUESTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS

, THE REMAINING MAY BE SOLVED USING THE SAME
METHOD.

Ans17. A can do 1/40 of work In 1 day.

B can do 1/30 of work in 1 day.
C can do 1/20 of work in 1 day.
D can do 1/15 of work in 1 day.
As A and D leave the work at the end of 2nd day. B leaves the
work at the end of 3rd day. Only C continues till the end of day 5.
The amount of work done at the end of day 5 is:
2/40 + 3/30 + 5/20 + 2/15 = 8/15.
So balance work = 1- 8/15 = 7/15. = 46.66 %

Ans18. Since A can do the job in 40 days.

7/15 work will be done in 40 * 7/15 = 18+2/3 day.
When working alternate days will finish on 38th day . That is 5
weeks + 3 days . So it will be Wednesday.

Ans19. Since B can do the job in 30 days.

7/15 of the balance job will be done by him in 30 *7/15 = 14
continuos  days.
When working on alternate days will take 28-1 = 27 days.

Ans 20. 9 +1/3 full days. So on 19th he will complete.

Ans22. In 1 day A and B together can do 1/40 + 1/30 = 7/120 of

work.
so 7/15 of job can be done in (120/7) * (7/15) = 8 days.

Ans25. In 1 day A, B and C together can do 1/40 + 1/30 + 1/20 =

13/120.
so 7/15 0f the job can be done in (120/13) * (7/15)= 4+4/13 days.

Ans32. In 1 day the 4 of them can do 1/40 + 1/30 + 1/20 + 1/15=

21/120.
so 7/15 of the job can be done in (120/21) * (7/15)= 2+2/3 days.

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From: "Shilpa Gupta, Noida"

Date: Tue Mar 7, 2006 0:43pm
Subject: CAT 06 : Hurdle 14 ( Work and Time)   

THE TOTAL TIME TAKEN IS 30MIN.

MATHS PORTION TOOK 12MIN.
VOCAB PORTION TOOK 5MIN
READING THE ARTICLE TOOK 7MIN.
WRITING THE SUMMARY TOOK 6MIN.
 
 
THE ANSWERS FROM Q-1 TO Q-16 ARE:
1)      30%
2)      WEDNESDAY
3)      5TH
4)      9TH
5)      24TH
6)      1 DAY
7)      1.125 OR 9/8 DAYS
8)      1.2 OR 6/5 DAYS
9)      0.81 OR 9/11 DAY
10)  1.8 OR 9/5 DAYS
11)  2 DAYS
12)  2.57 OR 18/7 DAYS
13)  1.38 OR 18/13 DAYS
14)  0.947 OR 18/19 DAYS
15)  0.851 OR 6/7 DAYS
16)  0.72 OR 18/25 DAYS
 
THE ANSWERS FROM Q-49 TO Q-55 ARE:
1)      F
2)      E
3)      L
4)      C
5)      N
6)      I
 SOLUTION:
DONE CALCULATIONS ACCORDING TO THE QUESTIONS.

THE SUMMARY IS:

 
FDI is opposed by many people except Manmohan Singh and
some of the cabinet members of his party. The opinion behind
the people who opposed the view is that it is concerned only for
the riches and this is another of allowing the foreign countries to
come and exploit our country. There is one sector i.e. retail
sector in which people can never allow FDI. They say that if FDI
comes in retail sector then there will be a big loss in the Indian
economy as the entire road sides' eatables will be replaced by
the big burgers and restaurants but this is not true as India has
accommodated both of them very beautifully. The aloo tikki on
the roadside is still the people's favorites this is more of political
view rather than economic as they think that the vote bank of the
lower people will be lost and many more political reasons. But
the viewpoints are changing slowly and slowly.
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From: "puneet4u now

Date: Tue Mar 7, 2006 5:54pm
Subject: hurdle 14 answers  

time:
20 min
1. 30%

everyday a does 20%, b does 10%, c does 6.67%, d does 5 %

add indvidual% multiplied by no of days worked and rest is the
left
work

2. wed left devided by % each day

3. 5th
4. 6th
5. 16th
6. 1 day
7. 2
8. 2
9. 1
10. 2
11. 3
12. 1
13. 2
14. 1
15. 1
16. 1

49. C
51. F

summary:

Most politicians are uncertain about the idea of FDI. Their idea is
based on the thinking that intervention of foreigeners will lead to
similar results as that of east india company. The opposition is
strengthened by CTU, CPI(M). The idea comes back from the
time of  nehru and still is widely unpopular among most
politicians.

Some sectors have however started opening up to this idea but

retail is one such sector which says a straight no. The loss of
employment on this score is the main argument advanced by the
Left against FDI in this sector. Some supporters like joshi try and
support the cause by stating that FDI in the retail sector will have
a multiplier effect by generating numerous jobs. The fact that
india is large enough for all kinds of retailers has to be accepted.
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From: "prav_een85
Date: Wed Mar 8, 2006 9:23am
Subject: Answersto CAT 06 : Hurdle 14 ( Work and Time)   

Hi all!!
 
I have solved set 1 with question in the range of Q1 to Q16. Here
are my answers:
 
Q1.      3/10 or 30%
Q2.      Wednesday
Q3.      5th day of the month
Q4.      9th day of the month
Q5.      4th day of the month
Q6.      1 day
Q7.      (1+1/8) days
Q8.      (1+1/5) days
Q9.      9/11 days
Q10.    (1+4/5) days
Q11.    2 days
Q12.    (2+4/7) days
Q13.    (1+5/13) days
Q14.    18/19 days
Q15.    6/7 days
Q16.    18/25 days
 
Q49.    C
Q50.    E
Q51.    I
Q52.    J
Q53.    A
Q54.    F
 
Q55. Summary (100 words) FDI in retail sector gets a thumbs-up
sign:
 
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) finds support very less
forthcoming from among the Indian political class because they
primarily want to exploit the paranoia about foreigners to secure
votes. The most consistent opponents of FDI are the trade
unions which have close ties with Left parties. Once skeptical
about the pro-reforms of 1991, the Delhi comrades are now
welcoming FDI, even if unenthusiastically, on the condition that it
will suffuse new technology, increases productivity and
enhances employment opportunities. Sharad Joshi, a RS
member, helped to dispel fears of loss of employment and
highlighted potential development benefits ranging from
infrastructure to logistics.
 
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From: "suryian18_ak
Date: Wed Mar 8, 2006 11:45am
Subject: hudle answers    

the problems were simple and the summary was also good
took 15 mins for probs and 15 mins for summary

1.30%
2.WEDNESDAY
3.5TH
4.9TH
5.24TH
6.1 DAY
7.9/8 DAYS
8.6/5 DAYS
9.9/11 DAYS
10.9/5 DAYS
11.2 DAYS
12.18/7 DAYS
13.18/13 DAYS
14.18/19 DAYS
15.6/7 DAYS
16.1/8 DAYS
49.F
50.H
51.I
52.L
53.A
54.J

55.FDI- The Divergent Views of various groups

There  is a negative wave prevailing among the political class

and Trade Unions which  feel FDI is like exploiting the country to
favour the rich from the Narasimha Rao period. Although the
party has agreed to go with Manmohan Singh ,who believes in
the economic growth due to FDI the party still believes in nehru's
Socialism.Even supporters of FDI in other sectors do not wish
FDI enter in Retail Sector. The Pro-FDI groups say that FDI
brings  new technology,increases productivity and employment
opportunities and there is no fear about the small shopkeepers
because the same case when there was opposition in food
sector was unfounded.There is also a feel among some groups
like SJM that these introduction of shining malls of supermarkets
as a betrayal of the Gandhian ethics of austerity in the simplelife
of the villagers.Gradually a realization that the new economy
offers a better scope for development than older one, with its
snail-paced Hindu rate of growth. Sharad Joshi's support for FDI
in the retail sector,who was earlier in opposition with it is an
example how the  views on the subject are changing.

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From: vandana priya

Date: Wed Mar 8, 2006 2:51pm
Subject: Hurdle 14 answers   

Time taken:15 min

Answers
1.20%
2.Monday itself
3.3rd
4.6th
5.16th
6.3 2/3
7.3 3/4
8.3 4/5
9.3 6/11
10.4 1/5
11.4 1/3
12.4 5/7
13.3 12/13
14.3 4/7
15.3 4/7
16.3 1/12
 
 
49.C
50.
51.
52.L
53
54.N
55.
 
FDI in the retail sector
 
FDI is an anathema to many in the political fraternity, especially
to the Leftists who believe that it would benefit the affluent. They
are skeptical about FDI in retail sector as it would harm the
small players.On the contrary, it would give a boost to to the
related sectors ,thus, generating more employment and would
also usher in a professional behaviour. The resistance is
majorly political with each group citing its own
reasons.Nevertheless the fact that the new approach promises
better development is slowly being recognised.
 
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From: sachin shukla 

Date: Wed Mar 8, 2006 9:29pm
Subject: Re: [UrPercentile.com] CAT 06 : Hurdle 14 ( Work and
Time)    

hi i took 30 minutes to solve this here r my answers

 
1-25%
2-wednesday
3-5th day
4-7h day
5-20th day
6-1.2 days
7-16/15 days
8-1 dayt
9-44/30 days
10-2/3 days
11-12/20 days
12-28/60 days
13-52/60 days
14-76/60 days
15-28/20 days
16-20/12 days
 
summary-
 
The situation of FDI has become an irony for Govt. with some
speculation supporting around Neo-libralism,culture spoilling
act and ruling of english power. It needs to look from point of
infrasture development as well as economic growth. Major
oppsition parties like BJP must not bring in SJM but look towards
india's growth. As it is given that indian business is meant for
small business as well as for large houses. Still after setting up
retails unit people will not stop eating idli and dosa as their
cultural food.It should not turn a dubious fact to accept for the
parties like CPI and CPIM.

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From: bikash kedia

Date: Mon Mar 6, 2006 9:57pm
Subject: Re: [UrPercentile.com] CAT 06 : Hurdle 14 ( Work and
Time)    

from 1 to 16
1) 30%
2) wednesday
3) 5th
4) 9th
5) 24th
6) 1day
7) 9/8 days
8) 4/3 dasy
9) 9/11 day
10) 9/5 days
11) 2 days
12) 18/7 days
13) 18/13 days
14) 18/19 day
15) 6/7 day
16) 18/25 day

took me 10 mins

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From: "amrita acharya
Date: Wed Mar 8, 2006 1:22pm
Subject: Re: ans to Hurdle 14 ( Work and Time)  

1.    31.66
2.    19/12
3.    19/6
4.    19/2
5.    76/3
6.    3/10
7.    19/16
8.    19/15
9.    19/22
10.    19/10
11.    19/9
12.    19/7
13.    19/13
14.    19/60
15.    19/21
16.    19/23
49. C
50. E
51. I
52. L
53. A
54. F
 
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