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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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Find the factors of (x2 - x - 132)?

 

A) x - 11x - 12 B) (x + 12)(x - 11)
C) (x + 11)(x + 12) D) (x - 12)(x + 11)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (x - 12)(x + 11)

Explanation:
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A clock is set right at 5 a.m. The clock loses 16 minutes in 24 hours.What will be the true time when the clock indicates 10 p.m. on 4th day?

A) 11pm B) 12pm
C) 1pm D) 2pm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 11pm

Explanation:

Time from 5 am. on a day to 10 pm. on 4th day = 89 hours.

Now 23 hrs 44 min. of this clock = 24 hours of correct clock.

356/15 hrs of this clock = 24 hours of correct clock

89 hrs of this clock = (24 x 31556 x 89) hrs of correct clock.

= 90 hrs of correct clock.

So, the correct time is 11 p.m.

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Q:

Choose the Antonym of the following word

'Autonomy'

A) Antipathy B) Dependence
C) Antruism D) Animation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dependence

Explanation:

'Autonomy' means personal independence. Hence, the word 'dependence' is farthest in meaning to the given word 'Autonomy'.

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A's salary is 40% of B's salary which is 25% of C's salary. What percentage of C's salary is A's salary ? 

A) 10 B) 20
C) 30 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

Explanation:

A's Salary  = 40% of B = 40% of (25% of C) = 40/100[(52/100)*100] % of C = 10% of C.

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Q:

What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following question?

1234 + 2345 – 3456 + 4567 = ?

A) 4590 B) 4680
C) 4670 D) 4690
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4690

Explanation:

As per the BODMAS rule, the priority in which the operations should be done is:

Priority wise operations Symbol
B-Bracket ()
O-of of
D-Division /,÷
M-Multiplication *,x
A-Addition +
S-Subtraction -

Note: Addition and subtraction can be treated on same priority (from left to right) when they are in consecutive order. ? = 1234 + 2345 – 3456 + 4567 ? = 3579 - 3456 + 4567 ? = 123 + 4567 ? = 4690

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Q:

Find the next number in the following number series?

410, 409, 413, 404, ? 

A) 412 B) 415
C) 418 D) 420
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 420

Explanation:

The given number series 410, 409, 413, 404, ? , follows a pattern that 

410

410 - 13 = 409409 + 22 = 413413 - 33 = 404404 + 42 = 420

 

Hence, the next number in the given series is 420.

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In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives.


APX : BQY : : ? : ?

 

A) JRA : KTB B)  JLM : KMP
C)  CSN : DTO D)  AXP : BZR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C)  CSN : DTO

Explanation:
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Q:

At what rate percent per annum will a sum of money double in 8 years.

A) 12.5% B) 13.5%
C) 11.5% D) 14.5%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12.5%

Explanation:

Let principal = P, Then, S.I.= P and Time = 8 years

 

We know that S.I. = PTR/100

 

Rate = [(100 x P)/ (P x 8)]% = 12.5% per annum.

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