Question

A number arrangement machine, when given a particular input, rearranges it following a particular rule. The following is an illustration of the input and the stages of arrangement.
Input: 245, 316, 436, 519, 868, 710, 689
Step I: 710, 316, 436, 519, 868, 245, 689
Step II: 710, 316, 245, 519, 868, 436, 689
Step III: 710, 316, 245, 436, 868, 519, 689
Step IV: 710, 316, 245, 436, 519, 868, 689
Step IV is the last step of the rearrangement of the above input.
How many steps are required to get the final output form the following input?
Input: 544, 653, 325, 688, 461, 231, 857

• A. 4
• B. 5
• C. 6
• D. 3
• E. 2

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Sorting based on descending/ascending grouping.
Step 1: Observe pattern.} Largest number moves to first, then second largest to next position.
Step 2: Understand process.} Each step fixes one number in correct position.
Step 3: Count elements.} There are 7 numbers → arrangement stabilizes after 5 steps.
Step 4: Conclusion.} Thus, total steps required = 5.