English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · Logical Reasoning · Puzzles
A machine, when given a particular input, rearranges it following a...
A machine, when given a particular input, rearranges it following a particular rule. The following is the illustration of the input and the steps of arrangement:
Input: Is 9 and 2 equal to 11.
Step I: Is 2 and 9 equal to 11.
Step II: Is 2 to 9 equal and 11.
Step III: Is 2 to 9 and equal 11.
Step IV: Is 2 to 9 and 11 equal.
This is the last step of this input. Study the logic and answer the questions that follow: Which of the following will be the Step II for the input given below?
Input: 3 hat tricks 140 wicket 1223 run
Options
- Ahat 3 run 140 wicket 1223 tricks
- Bhat 3 tricks 140 wicket 1223 run
- C3 hat 140 tricks wicket 1223 run
- D3 hat 140 tricks 1223 wicket run
Correct answer
A. hat 3 run 140 wicket 1223 tricks
Step-by-step solution
Here the rule followed is:
A keen watch of last step will help in determining the logic. Words and numbers get arranged alternately. Word with less no. of letters precedes words with more letters and in case of words with equal no. of letters, arrangement occurs according to that in dictionary. Numbers are getting arranged in ascending order. The arrangement takes place in each step by interchanging. Input: 3 hat tricks 140 wicket 1223 run
Step I: hat 3 tricks 140 wicket 1223 run
Step II: hat 3 run 140 wicket 1223 tricks