NIMCET 2016 Logical Reasoning Question 72 with Solution

Question 72

Logical Reasoning Pattern Series and Sequences Easy

A boy is asked to put in a basket one mango when ordered 'One', one orange when ordered 'Two', one apple when ordered 'Three' and is asked to take out from the basket one mango and orange when ordered 'Four'. A sequence of orders is given as 12332142314223314113234 . How many total oranges were in the basked at the end of the above sequence?

(A) 1

(B) 4

(C) 3

(D) 2

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Correct Solution: Option D

Step-by-step Solution:

Step-by-Step Analysis

The most efficient way to solve this is to focus only on the oranges, counting the total number added and the total number removed, while ignoring the apples and mangoes.

Identify the Rules for Oranges:
- Order '2': Add 1 orange to the basket.
- Order '4': Remove 1 orange from the basket.
Count the Relevant Orders in the Sequence:
Sequence: 1233214223314113234
- Number of times '2' appears (oranges added): 5 times.
- Number of times '4' appears (oranges removed): 3 times.
Calculate the Final Amount:
The final number of oranges is the total added minus the total removed.
5 (added) - 3 (removed) = 2

Final Answer: After the entire sequence of orders is completed, there are 2 oranges left in the basket.