Assign distinct numeric values to entities from ordering and ratio clues

CAT has tested this idea 13 times across 2 papers, from 2017 to 2025. Solve one, and the others are the same method with different numbers or wording, which is why repeated concepts are the most efficient thing to practise.

QuestionWhat it asksAnswer
CAT 2025 Slot 2 · DILR Q1Nine pollution measures, distinct multiples of 1045
CAT 2025 Slot 2 · DILR Q2Nine pollution measures, distinct multiples of 1035
CAT 2025 Slot 2 · DILR Q3Nine pollution measures, distinct multiples of 1050
CAT 2025 Slot 2 · DILR Q4Nine pollution measures, distinct multiples of 10D
CAT 2025 Slot 2 · DILR Q5Nine pollution measures, distinct multiples of 109
CAT 2017 Slot 2 · DILR Q29Six teas in cups, unique ratings 1-107
CAT 2017 Slot 2 · DILR Q30Six teas in cups, unique ratings 1-104
CAT 2017 Slot 2 · DILR Q31Six teas in cups, unique ratings 1-10B
CAT 2017 Slot 2 · DILR Q32Six teas in cups, unique ratings 1-10B
CAT 2017 Slot 2 · DILR Q9Ten dorms' repair costs 1-6 crores, parity rulesD
CAT 2017 Slot 2 · DILR Q10Ten dorms' repair costs 1-6 crores, parity rules19
CAT 2017 Slot 2 · DILR Q11Ten dorms' repair costs 1-6 crores, parity rules3
CAT 2017 Slot 2 · DILR Q12Ten dorms' repair costs 1-6 crores, parity rulesD

Part of Quant-based Puzzles (127 questions since 2017).