Inequality questions are a common feature in bank exams, testing a candidate’s ability to analyze and solve problems involving relationships between quantities. These questions typically present a series of statements, each containing a relationship between two or more variables (e.g., A > B, C ≤ D). The task is to deduce the correct relationship between other variables based on the given information.
Inequality Questions for Bank Exams
Inequality questions can be categorized into various types, including simple inequalities, compound inequalities, and conditional inequalities. They require logical reasoning, attention to detail, and the ability to apply mathematical principles to solve problems efficiently. Practice is key to mastering this type of question, as it helps in developing the necessary problem-solving skills and improving accuracy.
Directions (1-15): In the following questions, a statement/s is/are given followed by some conclusions. Study the following information carefully and answer the questions accordingly.
Q1. Statements: X = Y ≥ E > F > G > H > I, F < Z ≤ T
Conclusions: I. X < G
II. Z > Y
(a) If only conclusion I follows
(b) If only conclusion II follows
(c) If either conclusion I or II follows
(d) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) If both conclusions I and II follows
Q2. Statements: P < F ≤ T < V = Q, S ≥ U > T
Conclusions: I. F < S
II. T > P
(a) If only conclusion I follows
(b) If only conclusion II follows
(c) If either conclusion I or II follows
(d) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) If both conclusions I and II follows
Q3. Statements: Y ≥ L < T = Q > U, K ≤ C < L
Conclusions: I. Q > L
II. K < Y
(a) If only conclusion I follows
(b) If only conclusion II follows
(c) If either conclusion I or II follows
(d) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) If both conclusions I and II follows
Q4. Statements: R > K ≤ T < M, M ≤ J = Q > S
Conclusions: I. R > M
II. S > T
(a) If only conclusion I follows
(b) If only conclusion II follows
(c) If either conclusion I or II follows
(d) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) If both conclusions I and II follows
Q5. Statement: A ≥ T ≥ S = D ≥ Q
Conclusions: I. A > Q
II. Q = A
(a) If only conclusion I follows
(b) If only conclusion II follows
(c) If either conclusion I or II follows
(d) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) If both conclusions I and II follows
Q6. Statements: R = T ≥ V; P ≤ W ≤ R = S ≤ Y
Conclusions: I. W ≤ T
II. Y = R
(a) If only conclusion I follows
(b) If only conclusion II follows
(c) If either conclusion I or II follows
(d) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) If both conclusions I and II follows
Q7. Statements: P = N ≥ J > T, C = Z ≥ X > P < K > R
Conclusions: I. P > T
II. J < X
(a) If only conclusion I follows
(b) If only conclusion II follows
(c) If either conclusion I or II follows
(d) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) If both conclusions I and II follows
Q8. Statements: E > X < O = N ≥ F ≥ U < D = Q > V ≥ Y
Conclusions: I. U> X
II. E ≥ Q
(a) If only conclusion I follows
(b) If only conclusion II follows
(c) If either conclusion I or II follows
(d) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) If both conclusions I and II follows
Q9. Statements: T ≥ I > V= Z > K ≤ H > C < G, M ≥ E ≥ H
Conclusions: I. M > K
II. M = K
(a) If only conclusion I follows
(b) If only conclusion II follows
(c) If either conclusion I or II follows
(d) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) If both conclusions I and II follows
Q10. Statements: H > P > S ≥ I= F > X, V ≥ T > W = D ≥ H
Conclusions: I. I ≤ H
II. S < W
(a) If only conclusion I follows
(b) If only conclusion II follows
(c) If either conclusion I or II follows
(d) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) If both conclusions I and II follows
Q11. Statements: A > L ≥ C ≥ T, E = F > S, S = A
Conclusions: I. S > L
II.C > T
(a) If only conclusion I follows
(b) If only conclusion II follows
(c) If either conclusion I or II follows
(d) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) If both conclusions I and II follows
Q12. Statements: Y > T ≥ C ≥ D, E = U > G, G = Y
Conclusions: I. U > Y
II. T > U
(a) If only conclusion I follows
(b) If only conclusion II follows
(c) If either conclusion I or II follows
(d) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) If both conclusions I and II follows
Q13. Statements: K ≤ L > M, Y = O ≥ R, K > Q > Y
Conclusions: I. Y ≥ R
II. Y > R
(a) If only conclusion I follows
(b) If only conclusion II follows
(c) If either conclusion I or II follows
(d) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) If both conclusions I and II follows
Q14. Statements: F ≤ L > T, N = O ≥ P, F > Q > S
Conclusions: I. L > T
II. F > S
(a) If only conclusion I follows
(b) If only conclusion II follows
(c) If either conclusion I or II follows
(d) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) If both conclusions I and II follows
Q15. Statements: X > Y ≥ Z ≥ W, E = F > H, H = A
Conclusions: I. Y = W
II. Y > W
(a) If only conclusion I follows
(b) If only conclusion II follows
(c) If either conclusion I or II follows
(d) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) If both conclusions I and II follows
Directions (16-20): In these questions, relationship between different elements is shown in the statements.These statements are followed by two conclusions.
Mark answer as
(a) If only conclusion I follows.
(b) If only conclusion II follows.
(c) If either conclusion I or II follows.
(d) If neither conclusion I nor II follows.
(e) If both conclusions I and II follow.
Q16. Statements: A>K>D>L, M≤C≤D, L>Q
Conclusions: I. C < K II. A > M
Q17. Statements: T ≥ M ≥ E, E<O, A>E>S
Conclusions: I. T > O II. S < O
Q18. Statements: G≥C>U, P=W≥U, W<N<T
Conclusions: I. G > T II. U < N
Q19. Statements: R>Q>J>D, M≤C≤J
Conclusions: I. D > M II. M ≥ D
Q20. Statements: Z≥V>U, R=E<U, E>M<O
Conclusions: I. Z > E II. U < O
Answers
Answer 1. Ans.(d)
Answer 2. Ans.(e)
Answer 3. Ans.(e)
Answer 4. Ans.(d)
Answer 5. Ans.(c)
Answer 6. Ans.(a)
Answer 7. Ans.(e)
Answer 8. Ans.(d)
Answer 9. Ans.(c)
Answer 10. Ans.(b)
Answer 11. Ans.(a)
Answer 12. Ans.(a)
Answer 13. Ans.(a)
Answer 14. Ans.(e)
Answer 15. Ans.(c)
Answer 16. Ans.(e)
Answer 17. Ans.(b)
Answer 18. Ans.(b)
Answer 19. Ans.(c)
Answer 20. Ans.(a)
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