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CAT 2003 Slot 2 — DILR Question 27

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​​​​​​​Answer the following question based on the information given below.

Below is a table that lists countries region-wise. Each region-wise list is sorted, first by birth rate and then alphabetically by the name of the country. We now wish to merge the region-wise list into one consolidated list and provide overall rankings to each country based first on birth rate and then on death rate. Thus, if some countries have the same birth rate, then the country with a lower death rate will be ranked higher. Further, countries having identical birth and death rates will get the same rank. For example, if two countries are tied for the third position, then both will be given rank 3, while the next country (in the ordered list) will be ranked 5.

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In the consolidated list, which country ranks 37th?

Answer & solution

  • A

    South Africa

  • B

    Brazil

  • C

    Turkey

  • Venezuela

Solution

Philippines ranks 33 (calculated earlier). There are 3 countries at rank 33.

Turkey with birth rate of 34 and death rate of 12 has a rank of 36.   

Among countries with a birth rate of 36, Venezuela has the lowest death rate and hence ranks 37th. 

Hence, option (d).

CAT 2003 Slot 2 DILR Q27: In the consolidated list, which country ranks 37th? — Solution | TheCATExam