College of Admission Tests Multan

Grouping and Selection

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Nine individuals: Ahmed, Bilal, Danish, Faisal, Haroon, Liaquat, Maryam, Shiza and Zeeshan are to serve on three committees labeled A, B, and C.

Each candidate should serve on exactly one of the committees

  • Every committee must have at least one member
  • Committee A should consist of exactly one member more than that of committee B

  • Among Maryam, Shiza and Zeeshan none can serve on committee A
  • Among Faisal, Harron and Liaquat none can serve on committee B
  • Among Ahmed, Bilal and Danish none can serve on committee C

Question: 8

In case Danish and Zeeshan are the individuals serving on committee B, how many of the nine individuals should serve on committee C?
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6

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Correct Answer: C

If Danish and Zeeshan (two persons) are in committee B, then there must be 3 persons in committee A. Hence, 4 persons should serve in committee C.