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What are Different sections in Aptitude and Reasoning Question and Answers?

In this highly competitive world, Aptitude and reasoning tests are prominently important. Typically, there are multiple sections in this type of tests. Broadly they are: Verbal Reasoning(Mental Ability, Logical Deduction), Non-Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude(Data interpretation, Arithmetic Ability).


Why Aptitude and Reasoning Questions?

Aptitude and Reasoning tests simply mean to measure or determine a person's ability in a particular skill or field of knowledge. These days most of Aptitude and Reasoning tests are in online format. With proper practice of these aptitude tests, They are easy to crack. Preparing for Aptitude and Reasoning tests will often avoid disappointments in Entrance Exams for various competitive exams and job interviews.


What type of questions are there in Aptitude and Reasoning tests?

Aptitude and Reasoning tests consists of various Arithmetic, Data interpretation, Diagrammatic and Psychometric question and answers. Though these tests seem confusing at first, with proper practice and applied logic, they are very easy to crack. Later, it becomes interesting to solve such puzzles. Most of these are based on a particular sequence, hence it is important to understand the sequence to solve the problem. Practicing these more and more will yield better results.

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Q:

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.

1. Seaman

2. Scruples

3. Script

4. Second

5. Seat

A) 32154 B) 45321
C) 12345 D) 25341
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 32154

Explanation:
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Filed Under: Logical Sequence of Words
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How is D related to A? 

I. B is the brother of A. 

II. B is D's son. 

A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question
C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data in both the statements together are needed.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) If the data in both the statements together are needed.

Explanation:

From both the statements together, we find that D is the father of B and B is the brother of A. So,

D is the father of A.

Thus, both the given statements are needed. 

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Filed Under: Data Sufficiency

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Mr. A, Miss B, Mr. C and Miss D are sitting around a table and discussing their trades.

1. Mr. A sits opposite to cook
2. Miss b sits right to the barber.
3. The washer man is on the left of the tailor
4. Miss D sits opposite Mr. C

What are the trades of A and B ?

A) Tailor and Barber B) Tailor and cook
C) Barber and cook D) washer man and cook
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tailor and cook

Explanation:

Clealry, C and D sit opposite to each other. So, if A sits opposite to cook, B shall be the cook.
Now, B is to the right of barber. So, one of the rest, say C will be barber.
Clealry, then D on the opposite side shall be washerman or tailor. But, washerman is left of tailor and D on the left of A.
So, D is washerman and A is tailor.

Thus, A and B are Tailor and Cook.

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Filed Under: Deriving Conclusions From Passages
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Q:

Read the following information and answer the following questions below.

In a class of 90 students, 80 students like burger or pizza.
62 like burger and 56 like pizza.

How many like both burger and pizza?

 

A) 24 B) 38
C) 32 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 38

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Filed Under: Statement and Conclusions
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A man wants to sell his scooter .There are two offers one at Rs12000 cash and other at a credit of Rs12880 to be paid after 8 months ,money being at 18% per annum which is better offer?

A) Rs.12880 B) Rs.12000
C) Both are equally good D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.12000

Explanation:

PW of Rs.12,880 due 8 months hence  

= Rs. [12880 x 100] / [100+(18 x 8/12)] =Rs.11500 

Clearly 12000 in cash is a better offer.

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Filed Under: True Discount

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Q:

Based on figures A and C, select the option that can replace the question mar in figure B.

 

 

 

A) 37 B) 39
C) 41 D) 47
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 41

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Filed Under: Arithmetical Reasoning
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Q:

A fort had provision of food for 150 men for 45 days. After 10 days, 25 men left the fort. The number of days for which the remaining food will last, is:

A) 29/5 B) 37/4
C) 42 D) 54
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 42

Explanation:

After 10 days : 150 men had food for 35 days.

 

 

 

Suppose 125 men had food for x days.

 

 

 

Now, Less men, More days (Indirect Proportion)

 

 

 

 125 : 150 :: 35 : x    =>    125 x x = 150 x 35

 

 

 

 =>

 

 

 

=> x = 42.

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Q:

The present worth of Rs.169 due in 2 years at 4% per annum compound interest is

A) Rs.156.25 B) Rs.150
C) Rs.140 D) Rs125.25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.156.25

Explanation:

 

Present Worth

 

=P1+R1002

 

=1691+41002

 

= Rs.156.25

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Filed Under: Compound Interest
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