Tips and Tricks for Games and Tournaments | Logical Reasoning (LR) and Data Interpretation (DI) - CAT PDF Download

Mastering Games and Tournament CAT Questions is not a challenging endeavor; it simply entails practicing before the exam and the candidate's attentiveness during the CAT exam. The following points outline strategies that candidates can adopt to acquire tips for solving Games and Tournament CAT questions.

1. Games and Tournaments CAT questions present a comprehensive story outlining various scenarios for each answer choice.

2. Successful candidates need strong comprehension skills to understand and navigate through all possible situations provided in the given scenarios.

3. To prepare for Games and Tournament CAT Questions, candidates should focus on solving MCQs related to Data Interpretation, Seating Arrangements, Puzzles, Tournaments, and other relevant topics.

4. A common mistake is spending excessive time on the Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation section, often attributed to inadequate practice with questions during exam preparation.

5. While the comprehensive questions in this section may appear challenging, finding the correct answers becomes more manageable with thorough preparation before the exam.

6. Key strategies for cracking Games and Tournaments CAT questions include practicing previous years' questions and working on mock questions aligned with the syllabus.

7. Candidates encountering difficulties in this section can enhance their approach by reading the question and its comprehension in parts. Some may find it easier to break down the information instead of attempting to comprehend the entire question at once.

Examples

Example: The 14 teams that play in the Cricket World Cup 2015 were divided into 2 pools – Pool A and Pool B. Each pool had seven teams. In each pool, each team plays one match with every other team. When the team wins they are awarded 2 points when they lose they get no points. If it’s a tie both teams get 1 point each.
At the end of the pool rounds, the best three teams on the basis of points advanced to the next round which was called the super six round. In the super six-round, all the teams begin with zero points, and the three teams that from Pool A play one match each against all the three teams that from Pool B. Points are awarded as in the pool stage. At the end of the matches, the top four teams on the basis of the points advance to the semi-finals, and the winners of the semi-finals play the finals.
Step 1: Understand the puzzle
There are two pools A & B each with 7 teams each
Pool Stage: Each play against other teams in the pool
Points –
2 = win,
1 = tie,
0 = loss
Best 3 teams advance to the next round
Superstage: Each team from Pool A plays against every team from Pool B
Best 4 teams go to next stage
Then the semi-final ( 2 matches- 4 teams) + 1 final(2 teams). –> winner

Q1: What is the total number of matches played in the world cup?
(a) 47  
(b) 51  
(c) 54  
(d) 56
Ans: (c)
Total number of matches = Pool A matches + Pool B matches + Super Stage matches + Semis + Final
= 7C2 + 7C2 + 3C1 x 3C1 + 2 + 1
= 21 + 21 + 9 + 2  + 1 = 54 matches
The answer is C

Q2: What is the least number of points with which a team can possibly advance to the super six round?
(a) 4  
(b) 5  
(c) 6  
(d) None
Ans: (a)
This needs to approach in steps.
First, find out the least possible points to advance to the super six stages for the first two teams.
Let’s look at this in this way: best team –> Second best Team —> other teams
Let’s consider that the top team won all its 6 matches. The second team won 5 of its 6 matches (all except with the best team).
With the 5 teams left in the pool who have played 2 matches and lost both 2 (with the top 2 teams). Each team will play 4 matches with other teams. We have to minimize the winner among these (who would be the third team)
If all the games ended in a draw, then all 5 teams will have 4 points, and the net run rate kicks in. So, the last point that the third team can get is a 4.