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GATE 2019 CE (CE2) – Question 6

General Aptitude · Analytical Aptitude: Logical Reasoning and Deduction · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Mohan wants his four workers to work in pairs. No pair should work together for more than 5 hours. Ram and John have already worked together for 5 hours. Krishna and Amir have worked together for 2 hours. Krishna refuses to work with Ram. Whom should Mohan allot to work with John so all four can continue working?

  1. Amir
  2. Krishna
  3. Ram
  4. None of the three

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Correct answer: (B) Krishna

Explanation

Ram and John have exhausted their five-hour pair limit. Pairing John with Amir would leave Krishna with Ram,which Krishna refuses. Pair John with Krishna and Ram with Amir;both pairs are allowed. Therefore **Krishna,B**.