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.
| Question | What it asks | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Slot 2 · DILR Q1 | Nine pollution measures, distinct multiples of 10 | 45 |
| CAT 2025 Slot 2 · DILR Q2 | Nine pollution measures, distinct multiples of 10 | 35 |
| CAT 2025 Slot 2 · DILR Q3 | Nine pollution measures, distinct multiples of 10 | 50 |
| CAT 2025 Slot 2 · DILR Q4 | Nine pollution measures, distinct multiples of 10 | D |
| CAT 2025 Slot 2 · DILR Q5 | Nine pollution measures, distinct multiples of 10 | 9 |
| CAT 2017 Slot 2 · DILR Q29 | Six teas in cups, unique ratings 1-10 | 7 |
| CAT 2017 Slot 2 · DILR Q30 | Six teas in cups, unique ratings 1-10 | 4 |
| CAT 2017 Slot 2 · DILR Q31 | Six teas in cups, unique ratings 1-10 | B |
| CAT 2017 Slot 2 · DILR Q32 | Six teas in cups, unique ratings 1-10 | B |
| CAT 2017 Slot 2 · DILR Q9 | Ten dorms' repair costs 1-6 crores, parity rules | D |
| CAT 2017 Slot 2 · DILR Q10 | Ten dorms' repair costs 1-6 crores, parity rules | 19 |
| CAT 2017 Slot 2 · DILR Q11 | Ten dorms' repair costs 1-6 crores, parity rules | 3 |
| CAT 2017 Slot 2 · DILR Q12 | Ten dorms' repair costs 1-6 crores, parity rules | D |
Part of Quant-based Puzzles (127 questions since 2017).