MBA Quantitative Aptitude Questions & Answers – Mixed Caselets Set-II

Questions on mixed caselets are often seen in the CAT Exam and other important management entrances as well. These questions are important not just for the quantitative aptitude section but also for the Data Interpretation Section as well.

Practice the question on Mixed Caselets in order to get a good percentile in your targeted management exam.

Mixed Caselets Set-II

Direction (1 to 5): Answer the following questions after studying the pie–chart carefully.

Percentage of students studying different course in a management institute

Total number of students = 4500

Ratio of men to women in each specialization

Courses	Men	Women
HR	2	3
Marketing	7	5
International Business	5	1
Banking	17	10
IT	1	2
Finance	5	4

1. What is the total number of men studying in the institute?

a) 1665

b) 2421

c) 2025

d) 1954

2. The number of women studying Marketing is approximately what percent of the total number of students in the institute?

a) 5

b) 12

c) 15

d) 7

3. What is the total number of men studying Banking and International Business?

a) 1125

b) 297

c) 1015

d) 594

4. The number of women studying Finance is what percent of the number of men studying the same?

a) 80

b) 65

c) 95

d) 70

5. In which course does the maximum number of women study?

a) HR

b) IT

c) Marketing

d) Finance

Directions (6 -10) Study the following graph and table carefully and answer the questions given below it. Percentage of post graduate in finance, marketing and operations.

Total number of employees in different departments in various years

Year	Finance	Marketing	Operations
2001	54000	38000	15000
2002	75000	64000	21000
2003	63000	60000	12000
2004	66000	54000	16000
2005	70000	68000	20000
2006	78000	75000	45000

6. What was the approximate average of post graduate in finance, marketing and operations in the year 2004?

a) 12683

b) 12795

c) 12867

d) 12843

7. The number of post graduate in finance in the year 2006 was what per cent of the employee who are not post graduate in the same year?

a) 55%

b) 60%

c) 50.5%

d) 65.5%

8. What was the respective ratio of the post graduate in marketing department in the year 2003 to the post graduate in finance in the year 2005?

a) 6:7

b) 21:65

c) 15:73

d) 48:77

9. What is the difference between the number of post graduate in marketing and post graduate in operations together in the year 2003 and the number of post graduate in finance in the year?

a) 5475

b) 5745

c) 5045

d) 5075

10. What was the total number of employee in operations who are not post graduate in the year 2001 and 2002 together?

a) 4350

b) 31560

c) 4530

d) 31650

Answers:

Ques 1	Ques 2	Ques 3	Ques 4	Ques 5	Ques 6	Ques 7	Ques 8	Ques 9	Ques 10
b	d	c	a	b	c	b	d	a	a

EXPLANATION

In this section we will explain the rationale for choosing the answer pertaining to every question. After practicing these MCQ(s), you would be able to understand the concepts of Mixed Caselets.

Explanation (1):

It is obvious from the chart given above.

Explanation (2):

Explanation (3):

The required number of men = 675 + 340 = 1015

Explanation (4):

Explanation (5):

It is obvious from the chart given above.

Explanation (1 -5):

Courses		Total Number of students	Male	Female
1.	HR	990	396	594
2.	Marketing	720	420	300
3.	International Business	810	675	135
4.	Banking	540	340	200
5.	IT	945	315	630
6.	Finance	495	275	220
		4500	2421	2079

Explanation (6):

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Explanation (10):

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