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SBI Clerk Mains 2019 (Solutions) 
 
 
 
Directions (1-5): E faces the one who sits second to the 
right of P. No one sits on the left of E. Only one person sits 
between P and R. Only two person sits between R and the 
one who faces F. D sits immediate right of F. D does not sits 
at the end of the row.    
 
Case 1   
 
 
Case 2 
 
 
Q sits second to the right of the one who faces D. A face the 
one who sits on the immediate left of Q. G faces S but does 
not sits at the end of the row. P is not the immediate 
neighbour of G.   
 
Case 1   
 
Case 2 
 
 
Only one person sits between K and S. K faces the one who 
sits third to the right of N. J and M are immediate 
neighbours. J does not faces D. Only two person sits 
between M and L. More than two persons sits between B 
and C, who does not faces L.    
Case 1   
 
Case 2 
 
 
C does not face south. So case 2 gets eliminated.  
 
   
1. (c);  2. (b); 3. (c); 
4. (d);  5. (c); 
 
Directions (6-10): Logic: As a first step let’s first 
understand the logic behind the Output. Words are 
arranged from right end and numbers are arranged from 
left end. In each step one word and one number are 
arranged. 
Word – Words are arranged in ascending order from left 
to right according to the English alphabetical order. In the 
first step the word starting with the letter having higher 
place value in the English alphabet is arranged first on the 
right end and also the letters of the word are arranged in 
increasing alphabetical order within the word.  
Number- Numbers are arranged in ascending order from 
left to right. In the firs step the highest number is arranged 
first and then in the second step 2
nd
 highest numbered gets 
arranged and so on till the last step and also after 
rearranging the numbers add 5 in the even number and 
subtract 5 in the odd numbers.  
REASONING ABILITY 
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SBI Clerk Mains 2019 (Solutions) 
 
 
 
Directions (1-5): E faces the one who sits second to the 
right of P. No one sits on the left of E. Only one person sits 
between P and R. Only two person sits between R and the 
one who faces F. D sits immediate right of F. D does not sits 
at the end of the row.    
 
Case 1   
 
 
Case 2 
 
 
Q sits second to the right of the one who faces D. A face the 
one who sits on the immediate left of Q. G faces S but does 
not sits at the end of the row. P is not the immediate 
neighbour of G.   
 
Case 1   
 
Case 2 
 
 
Only one person sits between K and S. K faces the one who 
sits third to the right of N. J and M are immediate 
neighbours. J does not faces D. Only two person sits 
between M and L. More than two persons sits between B 
and C, who does not faces L.    
Case 1   
 
Case 2 
 
 
C does not face south. So case 2 gets eliminated.  
 
   
1. (c);  2. (b); 3. (c); 
4. (d);  5. (c); 
 
Directions (6-10): Logic: As a first step let’s first 
understand the logic behind the Output. Words are 
arranged from right end and numbers are arranged from 
left end. In each step one word and one number are 
arranged. 
Word – Words are arranged in ascending order from left 
to right according to the English alphabetical order. In the 
first step the word starting with the letter having higher 
place value in the English alphabet is arranged first on the 
right end and also the letters of the word are arranged in 
increasing alphabetical order within the word.  
Number- Numbers are arranged in ascending order from 
left to right. In the firs step the highest number is arranged 
first and then in the second step 2
nd
 highest numbered gets 
arranged and so on till the last step and also after 
rearranging the numbers add 5 in the even number and 
subtract 5 in the odd numbers.  
REASONING ABILITY 
 
 
 
             
 
 
Input: IMRE   40 69 RBHI  86  PMCN  25  KDSM  57  VATW  
Step I: 91  IMRE   40  69  RBHI  PMCN  25  KDSM  57 ATVW 
Step II: 64  91  IMRE   40  PMCN  25  KDSM  57 ATVW  BHIR 
Step III: 52  64  91  IMRE   40  25  KDSM  ATVW  BHIR  CMNP 
Step IV: 45  52  64  91  IMRE  25  ATVW  BHIR  CMNP  DKMS 
Step V: 20  45  52  64  91  ATVW  BHIR  CMNP  DKMS  EIMR   
Step V is the last step of the rearrangement. 
   
6. (a);  7. (d); 8. (b); 
9. (a);  10. (d); 
 
11. (c);  12. (b); 
 
Directions (13-15): 
 
13. (c); 
   
14. (c); 
   
15. (e); 
 
Directions (16-20): 
   
16. (b); I. N % O (False) II. O & M (True) 
   
17. (b); I. A * D (False) II. D & B (True) 
   
18. (a); I. H & K (True) II. T * J (False) 
   
19. (c); I. B & G (False) II. G @ B (False) 
   
20. (a); I. M & L (True) II. V * W (False) 
 
Direction (21-25): 
 
   
21. (d);  22. (d); 23. (c); 
24. (a);  25. (b); 
 
Direction (26-30): In this new pattern coding decoding 
each letter, except vowel, is assigned a number from 1-6 So, 
B-1, C-2, D-3, F-4, G-5, H-6, J-1, K-2, L-3, M-4, N-5, P-6, Q-1, 
R-2, S-3, T-4, V-5, W-6, X-1, Y-2, Z-3. 
 
Also, each vowel is assigned different digits starting from 
the digit code of Z. So, for vowels the digit codes are - A-3, 
E-4, I-5, O-6, U-7.   
   
26. (e);  27. (d); 28. (e); 
29. (b);  30. (b); 
   
31. (c); 
 
   
32. (d); Only (I) can be assumed from the given statement 
as it is mentioned in the given statement that 
rooftop solar power technology is showing 
growth.  
   
33. (e); Both I and II follows as salary is an important 
factor for encouraging students to opt teaching as 
a career option rather than job and changing the 
eligibility criterion to graduation for being a 
teacher as generally the students choose their 
career option after graduation.  
 
Direction (34-38): 
 
   
34. (b);  35. (a); 36. (b); 
37. (b);  38. (d); 
 
Direction (39-40): 
   
39. (a); For I: Yes, it can be inferred from the given 
statements as it is clearly mentioned punctuality 
and sincerity are one of the key points which will 
surely reviewed. 
  For II: No, it is clear from the given statements that 
there will be increment but percentage cannot be 
inferred. 
  For III: No, as it is mentioned by manager that 
hard work and dedication towards work will be 
applauded. But, Is there some employee who have 
done their work with complete determination and 
enthusiasm, it cannot be inferred. We can assume 
it but it cannot be inferred from it. 
   
40. (c); For I: Yes, it weakens the statement of manager as 
it is said by manager that increment will be based 
on performance i.e. hard work and determination. 
But 15% for all those employees who have 
completed 1 year undermines the statement by 
manager. 
  For II: No, it strengthens the statement by 
manager as performance chart has been prepared 
and appraisal will be done accordingly. 
  For III: Yes, it weakens because it is mentioned 
that punctuality is one of the key factor and if 
those who is punctual and those who gets 
relaxation time and both are considered as same, 
then it’s a partiality for the punctual coming 
employee. 
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Directions (1-5): E faces the one who sits second to the 
right of P. No one sits on the left of E. Only one person sits 
between P and R. Only two person sits between R and the 
one who faces F. D sits immediate right of F. D does not sits 
at the end of the row.    
 
Case 1   
 
 
Case 2 
 
 
Q sits second to the right of the one who faces D. A face the 
one who sits on the immediate left of Q. G faces S but does 
not sits at the end of the row. P is not the immediate 
neighbour of G.   
 
Case 1   
 
Case 2 
 
 
Only one person sits between K and S. K faces the one who 
sits third to the right of N. J and M are immediate 
neighbours. J does not faces D. Only two person sits 
between M and L. More than two persons sits between B 
and C, who does not faces L.    
Case 1   
 
Case 2 
 
 
C does not face south. So case 2 gets eliminated.  
 
   
1. (c);  2. (b); 3. (c); 
4. (d);  5. (c); 
 
Directions (6-10): Logic: As a first step let’s first 
understand the logic behind the Output. Words are 
arranged from right end and numbers are arranged from 
left end. In each step one word and one number are 
arranged. 
Word – Words are arranged in ascending order from left 
to right according to the English alphabetical order. In the 
first step the word starting with the letter having higher 
place value in the English alphabet is arranged first on the 
right end and also the letters of the word are arranged in 
increasing alphabetical order within the word.  
Number- Numbers are arranged in ascending order from 
left to right. In the firs step the highest number is arranged 
first and then in the second step 2
nd
 highest numbered gets 
arranged and so on till the last step and also after 
rearranging the numbers add 5 in the even number and 
subtract 5 in the odd numbers.  
REASONING ABILITY 
 
 
 
             
 
 
Input: IMRE   40 69 RBHI  86  PMCN  25  KDSM  57  VATW  
Step I: 91  IMRE   40  69  RBHI  PMCN  25  KDSM  57 ATVW 
Step II: 64  91  IMRE   40  PMCN  25  KDSM  57 ATVW  BHIR 
Step III: 52  64  91  IMRE   40  25  KDSM  ATVW  BHIR  CMNP 
Step IV: 45  52  64  91  IMRE  25  ATVW  BHIR  CMNP  DKMS 
Step V: 20  45  52  64  91  ATVW  BHIR  CMNP  DKMS  EIMR   
Step V is the last step of the rearrangement. 
   
6. (a);  7. (d); 8. (b); 
9. (a);  10. (d); 
 
11. (c);  12. (b); 
 
Directions (13-15): 
 
13. (c); 
   
14. (c); 
   
15. (e); 
 
Directions (16-20): 
   
16. (b); I. N % O (False) II. O & M (True) 
   
17. (b); I. A * D (False) II. D & B (True) 
   
18. (a); I. H & K (True) II. T * J (False) 
   
19. (c); I. B & G (False) II. G @ B (False) 
   
20. (a); I. M & L (True) II. V * W (False) 
 
Direction (21-25): 
 
   
21. (d);  22. (d); 23. (c); 
24. (a);  25. (b); 
 
Direction (26-30): In this new pattern coding decoding 
each letter, except vowel, is assigned a number from 1-6 So, 
B-1, C-2, D-3, F-4, G-5, H-6, J-1, K-2, L-3, M-4, N-5, P-6, Q-1, 
R-2, S-3, T-4, V-5, W-6, X-1, Y-2, Z-3. 
 
Also, each vowel is assigned different digits starting from 
the digit code of Z. So, for vowels the digit codes are - A-3, 
E-4, I-5, O-6, U-7.   
   
26. (e);  27. (d); 28. (e); 
29. (b);  30. (b); 
   
31. (c); 
 
   
32. (d); Only (I) can be assumed from the given statement 
as it is mentioned in the given statement that 
rooftop solar power technology is showing 
growth.  
   
33. (e); Both I and II follows as salary is an important 
factor for encouraging students to opt teaching as 
a career option rather than job and changing the 
eligibility criterion to graduation for being a 
teacher as generally the students choose their 
career option after graduation.  
 
Direction (34-38): 
 
   
34. (b);  35. (a); 36. (b); 
37. (b);  38. (d); 
 
Direction (39-40): 
   
39. (a); For I: Yes, it can be inferred from the given 
statements as it is clearly mentioned punctuality 
and sincerity are one of the key points which will 
surely reviewed. 
  For II: No, it is clear from the given statements that 
there will be increment but percentage cannot be 
inferred. 
  For III: No, as it is mentioned by manager that 
hard work and dedication towards work will be 
applauded. But, Is there some employee who have 
done their work with complete determination and 
enthusiasm, it cannot be inferred. We can assume 
it but it cannot be inferred from it. 
   
40. (c); For I: Yes, it weakens the statement of manager as 
it is said by manager that increment will be based 
on performance i.e. hard work and determination. 
But 15% for all those employees who have 
completed 1 year undermines the statement by 
manager. 
  For II: No, it strengthens the statement by 
manager as performance chart has been prepared 
and appraisal will be done accordingly. 
  For III: Yes, it weakens because it is mentioned 
that punctuality is one of the key factor and if 
those who is punctual and those who gets 
relaxation time and both are considered as same, 
then it’s a partiality for the punctual coming 
employee. 
 
 
 
             
 
Directions (41-45): There is only one box is kept between 
box E and box having 25 pens. Box D is kept immediately 
above the box containing 63 pens. Box E does not contain 
63 pens. Only three boxes are kept between box D and the 
box containing 12 pens.  
   
 
 
Only two boxes are kept between box H and the box having 
12 pens. More than three boxes are kept between box C and 
box H. The box having pens which is a perfect square of 3 
is kept immediately above box C. The number of pens in 
box D is equal to the sum of the number of pens in box H 
and the box which is placed at 2
nd
 position. (i.e. Box H 
contains 63 pens and 2
nd
 position box contains 9 pens so 
total number of pens in box D is =(63+9)=72 pens but it is 
given that 9
th
 position box contains number of pens which 
is a multiple of 10). So, case 1 and case 2 gets eliminated.  
    
 
 
Only two boxes are kept between the box having 42 pens 
and box A. Box I is kept at the odd number position but 
immediately below box F. The number of pens in Box G is 
equal to the difference between the number of pens in box 
D and box I. Box B is kept above the box having 8 pens. Box 
G contains 21 less pens than box A contains.  
   
 
41. (c);  42. (d); 43. (c); 
44. (a);  45. (a); 
   
46. (b); For I:  Yes, as it is mentioned in statement that 
nowadays there are 4 major industries 
in Begusarai, then it is obvious 
employment will increase. 
  For II: No, we cannot say that there is no case of 
murder, kidnapping or extortion, we can 
only say it has been reduced. But this 
reduction has touch the figure of zero, it 
cannot be inferred. 
  For III:  Yes, as it is mentioned growth rate of 
Begusarai is top in Bihar and 5th among 
all districts in India, and Begusarai has 
moved from the phase of darkness. It 
clearly indicates that people of 
Begusarai are hardworking and keen to 
move forward. 
  For IV:  No, it has been mentioned that 
nowadays Begusarai has 4 major 
industries but we cannot say that top 
industrialists have desire to have their 
industry in Begusarai. 
   
47. (d);  I is an assumption. II is a suggestion but not a 
conclusion. Hence, neither I nor II follows. 
 
Directions: (48-50): 
   
48. (e);  
   
   
49. (b);  
   
   
50. (d); 
    
   
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Directions (1-5): E faces the one who sits second to the 
right of P. No one sits on the left of E. Only one person sits 
between P and R. Only two person sits between R and the 
one who faces F. D sits immediate right of F. D does not sits 
at the end of the row.    
 
Case 1   
 
 
Case 2 
 
 
Q sits second to the right of the one who faces D. A face the 
one who sits on the immediate left of Q. G faces S but does 
not sits at the end of the row. P is not the immediate 
neighbour of G.   
 
Case 1   
 
Case 2 
 
 
Only one person sits between K and S. K faces the one who 
sits third to the right of N. J and M are immediate 
neighbours. J does not faces D. Only two person sits 
between M and L. More than two persons sits between B 
and C, who does not faces L.    
Case 1   
 
Case 2 
 
 
C does not face south. So case 2 gets eliminated.  
 
   
1. (c);  2. (b); 3. (c); 
4. (d);  5. (c); 
 
Directions (6-10): Logic: As a first step let’s first 
understand the logic behind the Output. Words are 
arranged from right end and numbers are arranged from 
left end. In each step one word and one number are 
arranged. 
Word – Words are arranged in ascending order from left 
to right according to the English alphabetical order. In the 
first step the word starting with the letter having higher 
place value in the English alphabet is arranged first on the 
right end and also the letters of the word are arranged in 
increasing alphabetical order within the word.  
Number- Numbers are arranged in ascending order from 
left to right. In the firs step the highest number is arranged 
first and then in the second step 2
nd
 highest numbered gets 
arranged and so on till the last step and also after 
rearranging the numbers add 5 in the even number and 
subtract 5 in the odd numbers.  
REASONING ABILITY 
 
 
 
             
 
 
Input: IMRE   40 69 RBHI  86  PMCN  25  KDSM  57  VATW  
Step I: 91  IMRE   40  69  RBHI  PMCN  25  KDSM  57 ATVW 
Step II: 64  91  IMRE   40  PMCN  25  KDSM  57 ATVW  BHIR 
Step III: 52  64  91  IMRE   40  25  KDSM  ATVW  BHIR  CMNP 
Step IV: 45  52  64  91  IMRE  25  ATVW  BHIR  CMNP  DKMS 
Step V: 20  45  52  64  91  ATVW  BHIR  CMNP  DKMS  EIMR   
Step V is the last step of the rearrangement. 
   
6. (a);  7. (d); 8. (b); 
9. (a);  10. (d); 
 
11. (c);  12. (b); 
 
Directions (13-15): 
 
13. (c); 
   
14. (c); 
   
15. (e); 
 
Directions (16-20): 
   
16. (b); I. N % O (False) II. O & M (True) 
   
17. (b); I. A * D (False) II. D & B (True) 
   
18. (a); I. H & K (True) II. T * J (False) 
   
19. (c); I. B & G (False) II. G @ B (False) 
   
20. (a); I. M & L (True) II. V * W (False) 
 
Direction (21-25): 
 
   
21. (d);  22. (d); 23. (c); 
24. (a);  25. (b); 
 
Direction (26-30): In this new pattern coding decoding 
each letter, except vowel, is assigned a number from 1-6 So, 
B-1, C-2, D-3, F-4, G-5, H-6, J-1, K-2, L-3, M-4, N-5, P-6, Q-1, 
R-2, S-3, T-4, V-5, W-6, X-1, Y-2, Z-3. 
 
Also, each vowel is assigned different digits starting from 
the digit code of Z. So, for vowels the digit codes are - A-3, 
E-4, I-5, O-6, U-7.   
   
26. (e);  27. (d); 28. (e); 
29. (b);  30. (b); 
   
31. (c); 
 
   
32. (d); Only (I) can be assumed from the given statement 
as it is mentioned in the given statement that 
rooftop solar power technology is showing 
growth.  
   
33. (e); Both I and II follows as salary is an important 
factor for encouraging students to opt teaching as 
a career option rather than job and changing the 
eligibility criterion to graduation for being a 
teacher as generally the students choose their 
career option after graduation.  
 
Direction (34-38): 
 
   
34. (b);  35. (a); 36. (b); 
37. (b);  38. (d); 
 
Direction (39-40): 
   
39. (a); For I: Yes, it can be inferred from the given 
statements as it is clearly mentioned punctuality 
and sincerity are one of the key points which will 
surely reviewed. 
  For II: No, it is clear from the given statements that 
there will be increment but percentage cannot be 
inferred. 
  For III: No, as it is mentioned by manager that 
hard work and dedication towards work will be 
applauded. But, Is there some employee who have 
done their work with complete determination and 
enthusiasm, it cannot be inferred. We can assume 
it but it cannot be inferred from it. 
   
40. (c); For I: Yes, it weakens the statement of manager as 
it is said by manager that increment will be based 
on performance i.e. hard work and determination. 
But 15% for all those employees who have 
completed 1 year undermines the statement by 
manager. 
  For II: No, it strengthens the statement by 
manager as performance chart has been prepared 
and appraisal will be done accordingly. 
  For III: Yes, it weakens because it is mentioned 
that punctuality is one of the key factor and if 
those who is punctual and those who gets 
relaxation time and both are considered as same, 
then it’s a partiality for the punctual coming 
employee. 
 
 
 
             
 
Directions (41-45): There is only one box is kept between 
box E and box having 25 pens. Box D is kept immediately 
above the box containing 63 pens. Box E does not contain 
63 pens. Only three boxes are kept between box D and the 
box containing 12 pens.  
   
 
 
Only two boxes are kept between box H and the box having 
12 pens. More than three boxes are kept between box C and 
box H. The box having pens which is a perfect square of 3 
is kept immediately above box C. The number of pens in 
box D is equal to the sum of the number of pens in box H 
and the box which is placed at 2
nd
 position. (i.e. Box H 
contains 63 pens and 2
nd
 position box contains 9 pens so 
total number of pens in box D is =(63+9)=72 pens but it is 
given that 9
th
 position box contains number of pens which 
is a multiple of 10). So, case 1 and case 2 gets eliminated.  
    
 
 
Only two boxes are kept between the box having 42 pens 
and box A. Box I is kept at the odd number position but 
immediately below box F. The number of pens in Box G is 
equal to the difference between the number of pens in box 
D and box I. Box B is kept above the box having 8 pens. Box 
G contains 21 less pens than box A contains.  
   
 
41. (c);  42. (d); 43. (c); 
44. (a);  45. (a); 
   
46. (b); For I:  Yes, as it is mentioned in statement that 
nowadays there are 4 major industries 
in Begusarai, then it is obvious 
employment will increase. 
  For II: No, we cannot say that there is no case of 
murder, kidnapping or extortion, we can 
only say it has been reduced. But this 
reduction has touch the figure of zero, it 
cannot be inferred. 
  For III:  Yes, as it is mentioned growth rate of 
Begusarai is top in Bihar and 5th among 
all districts in India, and Begusarai has 
moved from the phase of darkness. It 
clearly indicates that people of 
Begusarai are hardworking and keen to 
move forward. 
  For IV:  No, it has been mentioned that 
nowadays Begusarai has 4 major 
industries but we cannot say that top 
industrialists have desire to have their 
industry in Begusarai. 
   
47. (d);  I is an assumption. II is a suggestion but not a 
conclusion. Hence, neither I nor II follows. 
 
Directions: (48-50): 
   
48. (e);  
   
   
49. (b);  
   
   
50. (d); 
    
   
 
 
 
             
 
 
  
51. (b); Let number of notes on which 50% return is given 
and on which 80% return is given of PNB be 5x 
and 7x respectively. 
  ATQ,  
  7x – 5x = 1000 
  x = 500 
  So, number of notes on which 100% return is 
given by PNB = 15000 – ( 7 + 5)× 500 
  = 9000 
  Required % = 
9000
24000
× 100 = 37.5% 
   
52. (a); Let total number of notes received by BOI be 100x. 
  So, number of notes on which BOI gave 100% 
return = 75x 
  And number of notes on which BOI gave 50% 
return = 25?? ×
3
8
 
  ATQ,  
  75?? +
75?? 8
= 13500  
  ? x = 160 
  Hence, total amount received by BOI= 20×160×100 
  = Rs.3,20,000 
  And total amount received by Axis bank  
  = 20 × 10000 = Rs.2,00,000 
  Required difference = 3,20,000 - 2,00,000 
  = Rs.1,20,000 
   
53. (c); Number of notes on which BOB gave 100% return 
= 
80
100
× 15000  = 12,000 
  Number of notes on which BOB gave 80% return 
= ( 24000- 12000 )×
4
5
 = 9,600 
  Required ratio = 
9600
12000
 = 4 : 5 
   
54. (d); Total number of notes received by SBI  
  = 
9,00,000
20
 = 45,000 
  Total number of notes received by BOI  
  = 
60
100
× 45000 = 27,000 
  Required average = 
15,000+45,000+10,000+27,000+24,000
5
 
  = 
1,21,000
5
 = 24,200 
   
55. (e); Number of notes on which 100% return is given 
by PNB = 
50
100
× 15000 = 7500 
  Number of notes on which 50% return is given by 
PNB = ( 15000- 7500 )×
5
12
 = 3125 
  Number of notes on which 80% return is given by 
PNB = 15000- 7500- 3125 = 4375 
  Required amount = ( 15000× 20)- ( 7500×
20)- ( 3125× 10)- ( 4375× 16) 
  = 300000- 150000- 31250- 70000 
  = Rs.48,750 
56. (e); Let number of notes on which PNB gave 50% 
return and 80% return be 5x and 7x respectively. 
  ATQ, 
  7?? - 5?? = 1500  
  ?? = 750   
  So, number of notes on which PNB gave 100% 
return = 15000- ( 7?? + 5?? ) 
  = 15000- 12 × 750  = 6000 
  Now, number of notes on which Axis bank gave 
80% return = 5 × 750- 1750 
  = 2000 
  So, number of notes on which Axis bank gave 
100% return = 10000- 2000- 2000×
1
4
 
  = 7500 
  Required number of notes = 6000 + 7500 
  = 13500 
   
57. (b); Let A’s monthly salary be Rs.100x 
  So, A’s expenditure on house rent = 30x 
  And, A’s expenditure on clothing 
  = ( 100 ?? - 30?? )×
40
100
 = 28x 
  Monthly amount given by A to his son = ( 100 ?? -
30?? - 28?? )×
4
14
 = 12x 
  ATQ, 
  28?? - 12?? = 24000   
  ?? = 1500  
  A’s annual expenditure on house rent = 30 ×
1500× 12 
  = Rs.540000 
   
58. (c); Let efficiency of A be x units/day. 
  So, efficiency of C = 
400
100
× ?? = 4x units/day 
  And, efficiency of B = 4?? ×
3
2
 
  = 6x units/day 
  Now, total work = 33 × ?? = 33x units 
  Required days = 
33?? ?? +6?? +4?? = 3 days 
   
59. (d); Let amount invested by A be Rs.x 
  So, amount invested by B = 3 × ?? 
  = Rs.3x 
  And, amount invested by C = 3?? ×
1
2
 
  = Rs.1.5x 
  Now, profit sharing ratio of A : B : C  
  =(( ?? × 11)+ ( ( ?? - ?? )× 1) ) : (( 3?? × 11)+
( ( 3?? - ?? )× 1) ):(( 1.5?? × 11)+ ( ( 1.5?? - ?? )×
1) ) 
  = ( 12?? - ?? ) : ( 36?? - ?? ) : ( 18?? - ?? ) 
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE 
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SBI Clerk Mains 2019 (Solutions) 
 
 
 
Directions (1-5): E faces the one who sits second to the 
right of P. No one sits on the left of E. Only one person sits 
between P and R. Only two person sits between R and the 
one who faces F. D sits immediate right of F. D does not sits 
at the end of the row.    
 
Case 1   
 
 
Case 2 
 
 
Q sits second to the right of the one who faces D. A face the 
one who sits on the immediate left of Q. G faces S but does 
not sits at the end of the row. P is not the immediate 
neighbour of G.   
 
Case 1   
 
Case 2 
 
 
Only one person sits between K and S. K faces the one who 
sits third to the right of N. J and M are immediate 
neighbours. J does not faces D. Only two person sits 
between M and L. More than two persons sits between B 
and C, who does not faces L.    
Case 1   
 
Case 2 
 
 
C does not face south. So case 2 gets eliminated.  
 
   
1. (c);  2. (b); 3. (c); 
4. (d);  5. (c); 
 
Directions (6-10): Logic: As a first step let’s first 
understand the logic behind the Output. Words are 
arranged from right end and numbers are arranged from 
left end. In each step one word and one number are 
arranged. 
Word – Words are arranged in ascending order from left 
to right according to the English alphabetical order. In the 
first step the word starting with the letter having higher 
place value in the English alphabet is arranged first on the 
right end and also the letters of the word are arranged in 
increasing alphabetical order within the word.  
Number- Numbers are arranged in ascending order from 
left to right. In the firs step the highest number is arranged 
first and then in the second step 2
nd
 highest numbered gets 
arranged and so on till the last step and also after 
rearranging the numbers add 5 in the even number and 
subtract 5 in the odd numbers.  
REASONING ABILITY 
 
 
 
             
 
 
Input: IMRE   40 69 RBHI  86  PMCN  25  KDSM  57  VATW  
Step I: 91  IMRE   40  69  RBHI  PMCN  25  KDSM  57 ATVW 
Step II: 64  91  IMRE   40  PMCN  25  KDSM  57 ATVW  BHIR 
Step III: 52  64  91  IMRE   40  25  KDSM  ATVW  BHIR  CMNP 
Step IV: 45  52  64  91  IMRE  25  ATVW  BHIR  CMNP  DKMS 
Step V: 20  45  52  64  91  ATVW  BHIR  CMNP  DKMS  EIMR   
Step V is the last step of the rearrangement. 
   
6. (a);  7. (d); 8. (b); 
9. (a);  10. (d); 
 
11. (c);  12. (b); 
 
Directions (13-15): 
 
13. (c); 
   
14. (c); 
   
15. (e); 
 
Directions (16-20): 
   
16. (b); I. N % O (False) II. O & M (True) 
   
17. (b); I. A * D (False) II. D & B (True) 
   
18. (a); I. H & K (True) II. T * J (False) 
   
19. (c); I. B & G (False) II. G @ B (False) 
   
20. (a); I. M & L (True) II. V * W (False) 
 
Direction (21-25): 
 
   
21. (d);  22. (d); 23. (c); 
24. (a);  25. (b); 
 
Direction (26-30): In this new pattern coding decoding 
each letter, except vowel, is assigned a number from 1-6 So, 
B-1, C-2, D-3, F-4, G-5, H-6, J-1, K-2, L-3, M-4, N-5, P-6, Q-1, 
R-2, S-3, T-4, V-5, W-6, X-1, Y-2, Z-3. 
 
Also, each vowel is assigned different digits starting from 
the digit code of Z. So, for vowels the digit codes are - A-3, 
E-4, I-5, O-6, U-7.   
   
26. (e);  27. (d); 28. (e); 
29. (b);  30. (b); 
   
31. (c); 
 
   
32. (d); Only (I) can be assumed from the given statement 
as it is mentioned in the given statement that 
rooftop solar power technology is showing 
growth.  
   
33. (e); Both I and II follows as salary is an important 
factor for encouraging students to opt teaching as 
a career option rather than job and changing the 
eligibility criterion to graduation for being a 
teacher as generally the students choose their 
career option after graduation.  
 
Direction (34-38): 
 
   
34. (b);  35. (a); 36. (b); 
37. (b);  38. (d); 
 
Direction (39-40): 
   
39. (a); For I: Yes, it can be inferred from the given 
statements as it is clearly mentioned punctuality 
and sincerity are one of the key points which will 
surely reviewed. 
  For II: No, it is clear from the given statements that 
there will be increment but percentage cannot be 
inferred. 
  For III: No, as it is mentioned by manager that 
hard work and dedication towards work will be 
applauded. But, Is there some employee who have 
done their work with complete determination and 
enthusiasm, it cannot be inferred. We can assume 
it but it cannot be inferred from it. 
   
40. (c); For I: Yes, it weakens the statement of manager as 
it is said by manager that increment will be based 
on performance i.e. hard work and determination. 
But 15% for all those employees who have 
completed 1 year undermines the statement by 
manager. 
  For II: No, it strengthens the statement by 
manager as performance chart has been prepared 
and appraisal will be done accordingly. 
  For III: Yes, it weakens because it is mentioned 
that punctuality is one of the key factor and if 
those who is punctual and those who gets 
relaxation time and both are considered as same, 
then it’s a partiality for the punctual coming 
employee. 
 
 
 
             
 
Directions (41-45): There is only one box is kept between 
box E and box having 25 pens. Box D is kept immediately 
above the box containing 63 pens. Box E does not contain 
63 pens. Only three boxes are kept between box D and the 
box containing 12 pens.  
   
 
 
Only two boxes are kept between box H and the box having 
12 pens. More than three boxes are kept between box C and 
box H. The box having pens which is a perfect square of 3 
is kept immediately above box C. The number of pens in 
box D is equal to the sum of the number of pens in box H 
and the box which is placed at 2
nd
 position. (i.e. Box H 
contains 63 pens and 2
nd
 position box contains 9 pens so 
total number of pens in box D is =(63+9)=72 pens but it is 
given that 9
th
 position box contains number of pens which 
is a multiple of 10). So, case 1 and case 2 gets eliminated.  
    
 
 
Only two boxes are kept between the box having 42 pens 
and box A. Box I is kept at the odd number position but 
immediately below box F. The number of pens in Box G is 
equal to the difference between the number of pens in box 
D and box I. Box B is kept above the box having 8 pens. Box 
G contains 21 less pens than box A contains.  
   
 
41. (c);  42. (d); 43. (c); 
44. (a);  45. (a); 
   
46. (b); For I:  Yes, as it is mentioned in statement that 
nowadays there are 4 major industries 
in Begusarai, then it is obvious 
employment will increase. 
  For II: No, we cannot say that there is no case of 
murder, kidnapping or extortion, we can 
only say it has been reduced. But this 
reduction has touch the figure of zero, it 
cannot be inferred. 
  For III:  Yes, as it is mentioned growth rate of 
Begusarai is top in Bihar and 5th among 
all districts in India, and Begusarai has 
moved from the phase of darkness. It 
clearly indicates that people of 
Begusarai are hardworking and keen to 
move forward. 
  For IV:  No, it has been mentioned that 
nowadays Begusarai has 4 major 
industries but we cannot say that top 
industrialists have desire to have their 
industry in Begusarai. 
   
47. (d);  I is an assumption. II is a suggestion but not a 
conclusion. Hence, neither I nor II follows. 
 
Directions: (48-50): 
   
48. (e);  
   
   
49. (b);  
   
   
50. (d); 
    
   
 
 
 
             
 
 
  
51. (b); Let number of notes on which 50% return is given 
and on which 80% return is given of PNB be 5x 
and 7x respectively. 
  ATQ,  
  7x – 5x = 1000 
  x = 500 
  So, number of notes on which 100% return is 
given by PNB = 15000 – ( 7 + 5)× 500 
  = 9000 
  Required % = 
9000
24000
× 100 = 37.5% 
   
52. (a); Let total number of notes received by BOI be 100x. 
  So, number of notes on which BOI gave 100% 
return = 75x 
  And number of notes on which BOI gave 50% 
return = 25?? ×
3
8
 
  ATQ,  
  75?? +
75?? 8
= 13500  
  ? x = 160 
  Hence, total amount received by BOI= 20×160×100 
  = Rs.3,20,000 
  And total amount received by Axis bank  
  = 20 × 10000 = Rs.2,00,000 
  Required difference = 3,20,000 - 2,00,000 
  = Rs.1,20,000 
   
53. (c); Number of notes on which BOB gave 100% return 
= 
80
100
× 15000  = 12,000 
  Number of notes on which BOB gave 80% return 
= ( 24000- 12000 )×
4
5
 = 9,600 
  Required ratio = 
9600
12000
 = 4 : 5 
   
54. (d); Total number of notes received by SBI  
  = 
9,00,000
20
 = 45,000 
  Total number of notes received by BOI  
  = 
60
100
× 45000 = 27,000 
  Required average = 
15,000+45,000+10,000+27,000+24,000
5
 
  = 
1,21,000
5
 = 24,200 
   
55. (e); Number of notes on which 100% return is given 
by PNB = 
50
100
× 15000 = 7500 
  Number of notes on which 50% return is given by 
PNB = ( 15000- 7500 )×
5
12
 = 3125 
  Number of notes on which 80% return is given by 
PNB = 15000- 7500- 3125 = 4375 
  Required amount = ( 15000× 20)- ( 7500×
20)- ( 3125× 10)- ( 4375× 16) 
  = 300000- 150000- 31250- 70000 
  = Rs.48,750 
56. (e); Let number of notes on which PNB gave 50% 
return and 80% return be 5x and 7x respectively. 
  ATQ, 
  7?? - 5?? = 1500  
  ?? = 750   
  So, number of notes on which PNB gave 100% 
return = 15000- ( 7?? + 5?? ) 
  = 15000- 12 × 750  = 6000 
  Now, number of notes on which Axis bank gave 
80% return = 5 × 750- 1750 
  = 2000 
  So, number of notes on which Axis bank gave 
100% return = 10000- 2000- 2000×
1
4
 
  = 7500 
  Required number of notes = 6000 + 7500 
  = 13500 
   
57. (b); Let A’s monthly salary be Rs.100x 
  So, A’s expenditure on house rent = 30x 
  And, A’s expenditure on clothing 
  = ( 100 ?? - 30?? )×
40
100
 = 28x 
  Monthly amount given by A to his son = ( 100 ?? -
30?? - 28?? )×
4
14
 = 12x 
  ATQ, 
  28?? - 12?? = 24000   
  ?? = 1500  
  A’s annual expenditure on house rent = 30 ×
1500× 12 
  = Rs.540000 
   
58. (c); Let efficiency of A be x units/day. 
  So, efficiency of C = 
400
100
× ?? = 4x units/day 
  And, efficiency of B = 4?? ×
3
2
 
  = 6x units/day 
  Now, total work = 33 × ?? = 33x units 
  Required days = 
33?? ?? +6?? +4?? = 3 days 
   
59. (d); Let amount invested by A be Rs.x 
  So, amount invested by B = 3 × ?? 
  = Rs.3x 
  And, amount invested by C = 3?? ×
1
2
 
  = Rs.1.5x 
  Now, profit sharing ratio of A : B : C  
  =(( ?? × 11)+ ( ( ?? - ?? )× 1) ) : (( 3?? × 11)+
( ( 3?? - ?? )× 1) ):(( 1.5?? × 11)+ ( ( 1.5?? - ?? )×
1) ) 
  = ( 12?? - ?? ) : ( 36?? - ?? ) : ( 18?? - ?? ) 
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE 
 
 
 
             
 
  ATQ, 
  
18?? -?? 12?? -?? +36?? -?? +18?? -?? =
35
129
  
  ? 
18?? -?? 66?? -3?? =
35
129
 
  ? 774?? - 43?? = 770?? - 35?? 
  ? ?? = 2?? 
  Required profit sharing ratio = 
12?? -?? 36?? -?? 
  = 
24?? -?? 72?? -?? ? 23 : 71 
   
60. (e); Let initial quantity of milk and water in the vessel 
be 30x lit and 10x lit respectively. 
  Quantity of milk taken out from the vessel = 80 ×
3
4
 
  = 60 lit 
   Quantity of water taken out from the vessel = 
80 ×
1
4
 = 20 lit 
  ATQ, 
  
( 30?? -60) +80
10?? -20
=
700
100
  
  ??? = 4 
  Hence, required original quantity of the vessel  
  = 30?? + 10??  = 160 lit 
   
61. (b); Number of female employees in C who are newly 
recruited  
  = ((2000×
30
100
) - 350 ) ×
38
100
 = 95 
  Number of male employees in C who are newly 
recruited = 95 ×
3
5
 = 57 
  Required % = 
((2000×
30
100
)-( 95+57) )
2000×
30
100
× 100 
  = 
600-152
600
 × 100 = 74
2
3
% 
   
62. (a); Male employees in company – Y = 
400
100
× 350 = 1400 
  Female employees in company – Y = 1400×
3
4
 
  = 1050 
  Required difference = ( 1400+ 1050 ) –2000 = 450 
   
63. (c); Female employees who left B  
  = ((2000×
25
100
) - 225 ) ×
16
100
 = 44 
  Female employees in D =(2000×
20
100
) - 160 = 240 
  Required % = 
( 240+44) -240
240
× 100 = 18
1
3
% 
   
64. (b); Male employees in company – K  
  = ((2000×
25
100
) - 225 ) + 425 = 700 
  Average number of female employees in A, C & D 
in company – X  
  = 
1
3
× ((2000×
75
100
) - ( 240+ 350+ 160 ) ) 
  = 
1
3
× ( 750 ) = 250 
  Required difference = 700 – 250 = 450 
   
65. (d); Employees who are in (18-40) age group in A  
  = (2000×
25
100
) ×
13
25
  = 260 
  Employees who are in (18-40) age group in B  
  = (2000×
25
100
) ×
13
50
 = 130 
  Employees who are in (18-40) age group in C  
  = (2000×
30
100
) ×
4
5
 = 480 
  Employees who are in (18-40) age group in D  
  = (2000×
20
100
) ×
33
40
 = 330  
  Employees who are in (40+) age group in A, B, C & 
D in company – X 
  = 2000- ( 260+ 130+ 480+ 330 ) = 800 
  Required ratio = 
( 260+130+480+330)
800
 = 3 : 2 
   
66. (a); Wrong number = 7830 
  Pattern of series –  
   
  So, there should be 7820 in place of 7830. 
   
67. (b); Here, the pattern followed is 
  18 × 1 +2 =20 
  20 × 2 +3 =43 
  43 × 3 +4 =133 
  133 × 4 +5 =537 
  537 × 5 +6 =2691 
  2691 × 6 +7 =16153 
  So, wrong number is 16163 which should be 
replaced by 16153 
   
68. (c); Wrong number = 78 
  Pattern of series –  
   
  So, there should be 76 in place of 78. 
   
69. (c); Wrong number = 260 
  Pattern of series –  
   
  So, there should be 261 in place of 260. 
   
70. (e); Wrong number = 2515 
  Pattern of series –  
  267 + 343 = 610 
  343 + 610 = 953 
  610 + 953 = 1563 
  953 + 1563 = 2516 
  1563 + 2516 = 4079 
  So, there should be 2516 in place of 2515.