CAT 2001 — DILR Question 27
Answer the following question based on the information given below.
The questions are based on the pie charts given below. Chart 1 shows the distribution of twelve million tons of crude oil transported through different modes over a specific period of time. Chart 2 shows the distribution of the cost of transporting this crude oil. The total cost was Rs. 30 million.
While Balbir had his back turned, a dog ran into his butcher shop, snatched a piece of meat off the counter and ran out. Balbir was mad when he realised what had happened. He asked three other shopkeepers, who had seen the dog, to describe it. The shopkeepers really didn't want to help Balbir. So each of them made a statement which contained one truth and one lie.
A. Shopkeeper Number 1 said: "The dog had black hair and a long tail."
B. Shopkeeper Number 2 said: "The dog has a short tail and wore a collar."
C. Shopkeeper Number 3 said: "The dog had white hair and no collar."
Based on the above statements, which of the following could be a correct description?
Answer & solution
- A
The dog had white hair, short tail and no collar.
The dog had white hair, long tail and a collar.
- C
The dog had black hair, long tail and a collar.
- D
The dog had black hair, long tail and no collar.
According to the statement of the shopkeeper number 1, the dog had either black hair or a long tail, but definitely not both.
∴ Options 3 and 4 can be eliminated.
According to the statement of shopkeeper number 3, the dog had either white hair or wore a collar, but not both.
∴ Option 1 can be eliminated.
Hence, option (b).