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Bank Exam Reasoning – Inequality & Coding-Decoding (Concept + Practice)

Logical thinking and coding patterns

Inequality and Coding-Decoding are scoring topics in bank exams. With proper understanding of patterns and logic, these can be solved quickly.


1. Inequality – Concept

Inequality compares values using symbols like greater than, less than, or equal to.

  • > : Greater than
  • < : Less than
  • = : Equal
  • ≥ : Greater than or equal to
  • ≤ : Less than or equal to

Example:
A > B ≥ C > D → A > D (True)


2. Inequality – Rules

  • Form a chain from given relations
  • Check direction carefully
  • If no connection, do not assume

3. Coding-Decoding – Concept

Coding-Decoding involves finding patterns in letters or numbers.

Example:
CAT → DBU
Pattern: Each letter +1


4. Types of Coding

  • Letter shifting (A=1, B=2...)
  • Reverse coding
  • Number coding
  • Pattern-based coding

Practice Questions

Q1 (Inequality):
A ≥ B > C ≥ D
→ A > D ?

Q2 (Inequality):
A > B
C > D
→ A > D ?

Q3 (Coding):
DOG → EPH
CAT → ?


Answers

Q1: True
Q2: Cannot be determined
Q3: DBU


Exam Strategy

  • Solve inequality in 20–30 seconds
  • Identify coding pattern quickly
  • Skip confusing questions

Reasoning Series

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