CAT 2024 Slot 2 QA questions, answer key and solutions

The Quantitative Ability (QA) section of CAT 2024 Slot 2: 22 questions in 40 minutes, 8 TITA and 14 MCQ. The answer key below is CAT's official one; 21 questions link to a step-by-step solution.

QQuestionTopicTypeAnswerSolution
Q1When 3^333 is divided by 11 , the remainder isNumber SystemsMCQDYes
Q2If x and y satisfy the equations |x|+x+y=15 and x+|y|-y=20…Inequalities & ModulusMCQDYes
Q3If m and n are natural numbers such that n>1 , and m^n=2^25…Logarithms & ExponentsMCQCYes
Q4A function f maps the set of natural numbers to whole…Functions & GraphsMCQBYes
Q5A B C D is a trapezium in which A B is parallel to C D . The…GeometryMCQCYes
Q6Amal and Vimal together can complete a task in 150 days…Time & WorkTITA139Yes
Q7Bina incurs 19% loss when she sells a product at Rs. 4860 to…Percentages & Profit-LossTITA2160Yes
Q8The sum of the infinite series 1/5(1/5-1/7)+(1/5)^2((1/5)^2…Progressions & SeriesMCQAYes
Q9If a, b and c are positive real numbers such that a>10 ≥ b ≥…Logarithms & ExponentsTITA14Yes
Q10A company has 40 employees whose names are listed in a…Ratio, Mixtures & AveragesMCQBYes
Q11P, Q, R and S are four towns. One can travel between P and Q…Permutations & ProbabilityTITA7Yes
Q12A fruit seller has a stock of mangoes, bananas and apples…Percentages & Profit-LossTITA340Yes
Q13If (x+6 √(2))^1/2-(x-6 √(2))^1/2=2 √(2) , then x equalsLogarithms & ExponentsTITA11Yes
Q14The coordinates of the three vertices of a triangle are: (1…Coordinate GeometryTITA2Yes
Q15Anil invests Rs 22000 for 6 years in a scheme with 4%…InterestMCQBYes
Q16The roots α, β of the equation 3 x^2+ x-1=0 , satisfy…EquationsMCQCYes
Q17A bus starts at 9 am and follows a fixed route every day…Time, Speed & DistanceMCQCYes
Q18Three circles of equal radii touch (but not cross) each…GeometryMCQCYes
Q19A vessel contained a certain amount of a solution of acid…Ratio, Mixtures & AveragesMCQDYes
Q20All the values of x satisfying the inequality 1/(x+5) ≤ 1/(2…Inequalities & ModulusMCQB
Q21If x and y are real numbers such that 4 x^2+4 y^2-4 x y-6…EquationsTITA7Yes
Q22When Rajesh's age was same as the present age of Garima, the…Ratio, Mixtures & AveragesMCQDYes

Topics in this section

TopicQuestions
Logarithms & Exponents3
Ratio, Mixtures & Averages3
Equations2
Geometry2
Inequalities & Modulus2
Percentages & Profit-Loss2
Coordinate Geometry1
Functions & Graphs1
Interest1
Number Systems1
Permutations & Probability1
Progressions & Series1
Time & Work1
Time, Speed & Distance1

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