Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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x and y are two numbers such that their mean proportion is 16 and third proportion is 128. What is the value of x and y?

A) 8 and 16 B) 16 and 32
C) 8 and 32 D) 16 and 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8 and 32

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When a discount of 25% is given on a box of popcorn, the profit is 25%. If the discount is 10%, then the profit is

A) 35 percent B) 50 percent
C) 20 percent D) 65 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50 percent

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If α and β are roots of the equation 3x2  13x + 14 = 0, then what is the value of (α/β) + (β/α)?

A) 65/28 B) 53/14
C) 9 D) 85/42
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 85/42

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In the following questions two equations numbered I and II are given. You have to solve boththe equations and give answers

I. 2x ² –21x + 54 = 0

II. y ² –14y + 49 = 0

A) x = y or relation can’t be established between x and y B) x > y
C) x < y D) x ≥ y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x < y

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I. 2x ² –21x + 54 = 0(x -6)(2x -9)x =+6, +9/2

II. y ² –14y + 49 = 0(y-7) (y-7)y = +7, +7y > x

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If price of the table is increased by 25%, then a person can buy 25 table less for Rs 25000. What is the original price (in Rs) of the table?

 

A) 225 B) 250  
C) 200   D) 167
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 200  

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Calculate the value of 55-5, if the value of √5 = 2.236.

A) 0.809 B) 0.89
C) 0.089 D) 0.807
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0.809

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In the first 38 overs of a cricket match, the run rate was 4.5 runs/over. Calculate the required run rate in the remaining 12 overs to reach the target of 288 runs?

A) 10.35 B) 10.95
C) 9.75 D) 9.15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9.75

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In the given figure, ABCD is a square whose side is 4 cm. P is a point on the side AD. What is the minimum value (in cm) of BP + CP ?

A) 4√5 B) 4√4
C) 6√3 D) 4√6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4√5

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