Which one of the following sets of pieces can be assembled to form a square with a single round hole near the center? Pieces cannot overlap.
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A
2
B
3
C
4
D
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
We are tasked with assembling a square shape using a set of pieces, where one of the pieces must have a single round hole near the center, and pieces cannot overlap. Let's analyze the options.
Step 1: Identify the requirement. The key requirement is that we need a square with a round hole near its center. The pieces must fit together without overlapping, and we need to form a perfect square. Step 2: Examine the options. - Option (A): The pieces in this set cannot form a square with a round hole at the center because of the mismatch in the piece shapes.
- Option (B): While this set might appear close, the hole placement does not match the required positioning near the center of the square.
- Option (C): This set fits the requirement perfectly. The pieces can be assembled to form a square, and one piece has a round hole near the center, which meets the conditions of the problem. - Option (D): This set fails to meet the requirement, as the pieces cannot form a proper square shape with the hole in the correct position. Step 3: Conclusion. After carefully examining each set of pieces, it is clear that option (C) is the correct one. It allows us to form a square with a round hole near the center. Thus, the correct answer is (C).
02
PYQ 2022
medium
general-aptitudeID: gate-ph-
The above frequency chart shows the frequency distribution of marks obtained by a set of students in an exam. From the data presented above, which one of the following is CORRECT?
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mean mode median
2
mean = mode = median
3
mean \(<) mode \(<) median
4
mean \(<) median \(<) mode
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The given frequency distribution shows the number of students who scored different marks in an exam. We are asked to identify the correct relationship between the mean, mode, and median. In a symmetric distribution, the mean, mode, and median are equal. From the given frequency distribution, we can observe that the distribution appears fairly symmetric with the highest frequency at the middle marks (5 and 6 marks), and it does not show extreme skewness. Therefore, for this distribution, the mean, median, and mode will be approximately equal. Thus, the correct answer is (B) mean = mode = median.
03
PYQ 2022
medium
general-aptitudeID: gate-ph-
In the following diagram, the point R is the center of the circle. The lines PQ and ZV are tangential to the circle. The relation among the areas of the squares, PXWR, RUVZ and SPQT is
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Area of SPQT = Area of RUVZ = Area of PXWR
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Area of SPQT = Area of PXWR − Area of RUVZ
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Area of PXWR = Area of SPQT − Area of RUVZ
4
Area of PXWR = Area of RUVZ − Area of SPQT
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
In the given diagram, we are working with areas of squares inscribed in a circle. The points and lines are defined such that:
- The area of the square is the area enclosed by the tangent line and the radial line from the center .
- Similarly, the areas of the other squares and are determined by the distances defined by the lines and the tangents. By analyzing the geometric relationships and using the fact that the squares are inscribed, the correct relation between the areas of these squares is:
This is derived from the fact that the areas of the squares depend on the lengths of the sides, and the side lengths are related in such a way that this equation holds. Therefore, the correct answer is (B).
04
PYQ 2022
medium
general-aptitudeID: gate-ph-
Two straight lines pass through the origin . One of them passes through the point and the other passes through the point . What is the area enclosed between the straight lines in the interval on the x-axis?
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0.5
2
1.0
3
1.5
4
2.0
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
To solve this problem, we need to calculate the area between the two lines in the interval on the x-axis. Step 1: Equation of the lines. - Line 1 (through (0, 0) and (1, 3)): The slope of the line is: The equation of the line is: - Line 2 (through (0, 0) and (1, 2)): The slope of the line is: The equation of the line is: Step 2: Calculate the area between the lines. The area between the lines is given by the integral of the difference in the y-values of the two lines over the interval :
The integral is:
Thus, the area is . Therefore, the correct answer is (A).
05
PYQ 2025
medium
general-aptitudeID: gate-ph-
A thin wire is used to construct all the edges of a cube of 1 m side by bending, cutting, and soldering the wire. If the wire is 12 m long, what is the minimum number of cuts required to construct the wire frame to form the cube?
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3
2
4
3
6
4
12
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Given a 12 m long wire and a cube with each edge measuring 1 m, the wire must be divided into 12 pieces, each 1 m long. Step 1: Each 1 m piece corresponds to one edge of the cube. Step 2: If we are to minimize the number of cuts, strategically: Make 1 cut to get 2 pieces of 6 m each. Cut each 6 m piece into two 3 m pieces (2 cuts total so far). Finally, cut each 3 m piece into three 1 m pieces (4 cuts in total, as each 3 m cut into three 1 m pieces adds 2 cuts). Step 3: This method requires a total of 4 cuts. Therefore, the minimum number of cuts required is 4.