CAT Verbal Ability Questions | CAT Fact, Inference & Judgement questions

CAT/1994

Question . 10

Directions for Questions: From the alternatives, choose the one which correctly classifies the four sentences as a

F : Fact : If it relates to a known matter of direct observation, or an existing reality or something known to be true.

J : Judgement : If it is an opinion or estimate or anticipation of common sense or intention.

I : Inference : If it is a logical conclusion or deduction about something, based on the knowledge of facts.

A. Unless the banks agree to a deferment of the interest, we cannot show profits this year.

B. This would not have happened had we adopted a stricter credit scheme.

C. The revenues so far cover only the cost and salaries.

D. Let us learn a lesson : we cannot make profits without complete control over credit.

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Method of solving this CAT Verbal Ability Question from Fact, Inference & Judgement question

(d) A is a fact because we know that profits won't come until the bank agrees. C is also a fact as it is a known observation. D is a clear cut lesson/inference. B is a judgement as "If we would have done this, it wouldn't have happened" - an opinion