Comprehension
A word and number arrangement machine, when given an input line of words and numbers, rearranges them following a particular rule at each step. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement:
Input: exam 81 56 over down up 16 64
Step I: down exam 81 56 over up 16 64
Step II: down 81 exam 56 over up 16 64
Step III: down 81 exam 64 56 over up 16
Step IV: down 81 exam 64 over 56 up 16
Step IV is the last step of the rearrangement of the above input. As per the rule followed in the above steps, answer the following question.
Question: 1

Input: 98 11 64 22 but will an it
Which of the following will be Step VI?

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  • Step VI not possible as Step V is the last step
  • an 98 but 64 it 22 11 will
  • an 98 but 64 it 22 will 11
  • an 11 but 22 it 64 will 98
  • an 11 but 22 it 64 98 will
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation


Concept: Step-wise arrangement: smallest word (alphabetically) and largest number are placed alternately from left.
Step 1: Analyze given example pattern.
Words are arranged in alphabetical order (ascending).
Numbers are arranged in descending order.
Placement alternates: word → number → word → number ...
Step 2: Separate elements.
Words: an, but, will, it → alphabetical → an, but, it, will
Numbers: 98, 11, 64, 22 → descending → 98, 64, 22, 11
Step 3: Form steps gradually.
Step I: an ...
Step II: an 98 ...
Step III: an 98 but ...
Step IV: an 98 but 64 ...
Step V: an 98 but 64 it ...
Step VI: an 98 but 64 it 22 ...
Step VII: an 98 but 64 it 22 will ...
Step VIII: an 98 but 64 it 22 will 11
Step 4: Identify Step VI.
Step VI = an 98 but 64 it 22 will 11 (after placing next number and word)
Conclusion:
Hence, the correct answer is option (C).
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Question: 2

Input: 32 now 20 gift 53 box 62 at
Which of the following will be Step IV?

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  • at 62 box 53 32 now 20 gift
  • at 62 box 53 gift 32 now 20
  • at 62 box 53 gift 20 now 32
  • at 62 box 53 gift 32 20 now
  • Step IV is not possible as Step III is the last step
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation


Concept: Words are arranged in alphabetical order (ascending), and numbers are arranged in descending order, placed alternately step-by-step from left.
Step 1: Separate elements.
Words: now, gift, box, at → alphabetical → at, box, gift, now
Numbers: 32, 20, 53, 62 → descending → 62, 53, 32, 20
Step 2: Form steps sequentially.
Step I: at ...
Step II: at 62 ...
Step III: at 62 box ...
Step IV: at 62 box 53 ... Remaining elements stay in original relative order after each step.
Step 3: Complete Step IV arrangement.
After placing at, 62, box, 53 → remaining: 32 now 20 gift So Step IV: at 62 box 53 32 now 20 gift
Conclusion:
Hence, the correct answer is option (A).
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Question: 3

Input: pay by 18 36 nose ear 72 54
Which of the following steps will be the last step?

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  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation


Concept: Pattern-based arrangement (alternating words and numbers).
Step 1: Observe pattern.
  • Words arranged in alphabetical order
  • Numbers arranged in descending order
  • Alternating placement step by step

Step 2: Count elements.
  • Total items = 7

Step 3: Determine steps.
  • Each step fixes one position
  • Final step occurs when all elements are arranged

Conclusion:
Thus, the last step will be
Step 6.
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