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CAT 2024 DILR did not have a change in pattern. Atleast two sets were doable in each slot and one of the four sets was extremely tough. Choice of Sets became a crucial factor. Overall this section was at a medium to high level of difficulty.

Out of 10 countries -- Country 1 through Country 10 -- Country 9 has the highest gross domestic product (GDP), and Country 10 has the highest GDP per capita. GDP per capita is the GDP of a country divided by its population. The table below provides the following data about Country 1 through Country 8 for the year 2024.

• Column 1 gives the country's identity.
• Column 2 gives the country's GDP as a fraction of the GDP of Country 9.
• Column 3 gives the country's GDP per capita as a fraction of the GDP per capita of Country 10.
• Column 4 gives the country's annual GDP growth rate.
• Column 5 gives the country's annual population growth rate.



Assume that the GDP growth rates and population growth rates of the countries will remain constant for the next three years.

Question 15 :The ratio of Country 4's GDP to Country 5's GDP in 2026 will be closest to

  1. 1.032
  2. 1.314
  3. 0.963
  4. 1.195

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Explanatory Answer

Country GDP GDP per capita GDP growth rate Population growth rate Country 1 0.15x 0.41y 0.20% -0.12% Country 2 0.14x 0.25y 0.90% -0.41% Country 3 0.13x 0.02y 6.50% 0.70% Country 4 0.12x 0.38y 0.50% 0.49% Country 5 0.10x 0.36y 0.70% 0.31% Country 6 0.08x 0.08y 3.20% 0.61% Country 7 0.08x 0.30y 0.70% -0.11% Country 8 0.07x 0.41y 1.20% 0.71% Country 9 x Country 10 y

The question is "The ratio of Country 4's GDP to Country 5's GDP in 2026 will be closest to"

Answer: The GDP growth rates, and population growth rates of the countries will remain constant for the next three years.

Country 4’s GDP in 2026 = 0.12x * (1.005) * (1.005) = 0.1212x

Country 5’s GDP in 2026 = 0.10x * (1.007) * (1.007) = 0.1014x

The ratio of Country 4's GDP to Country 5's GDP in 2026 = 1.195.

Hence, the answer is '1.195'

Choice D is the correct answer.

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