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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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A train overtakes two girls who are walking in the  opposite direction in which the train  is going at the rate of 3 km/h and 6km/h and passes them completely in 36 seconds and 30 seconds respectively. The length of the train is:

A) 120m B) 150m
C) 125m D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 150m

Explanation:

Let the length of the train e x meter, and let the speed of train be y km/h, then

x=y+3×518×36   --------(1)   and   

x=y+6×518×30  ---------(2)

  

From eq (1) and (2), we get      

y = 12 km/h

Therefore,  x=(y+3)×518×36   =>  x= 150 m

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Six years ago Anita was P times as old as Ben was. If Anita is now 17 years old, how old is Ben now in terms of P ?

A) 11/P + 6 B) P/11 +6
C) 17 - P/6 D) 17/P
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 11/P + 6

Explanation:

Let Ben’s age now be B

Anita’s age now is A.

(A - 6) = P(B - 6)

But A is 17 and therefore 11 = P(B - 6)

11/P = B-6

(11/P) + 6 = B

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Q:

Read the given statements carefully and answer the question.

 

Statement :

 

The main reasons behind cyber criminals using international phone numbers to cheat the public, by asking their secured credit card details are

 

1) it is easy to convince people and

2) it is difficult to trace the calls coming from foreign countries.

 

Which of the following is true according to the given statement ?

 

A) There are only two reasons behind such calls B) People have full faith in foreign calls
C) It is not possible to trace foreign calls D) Cyber criminals prefer international calls to cheat gullible people
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cyber criminals prefer international calls to cheat gullible people

Explanation:
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Q:

Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives:

9 : 162 :: 8 : ?

A) 96 B) 112
C) 128 D) 160
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 128

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

1. Attempt

2. Alert

3. Attach

4. Assistant

5. Assume

 

A) 13452 B) 24531
C) 42531 D) 53412
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24531

Explanation:
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Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

What is the ratio of boys to girls ?

 

A) 33 : 28 B) 33 : 34
C) 34 : 33 D) 28 : 33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 28 : 33

Explanation:
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If Raj was one-third as old as Rahim 5 years back and Raj is 17 years old now, How old is Rahim now?

A) 40 B) 41
C) 36 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 41

Explanation:

Raj’s age today = 17 decades,
Hence, 5 decades back, he must be 12 years old.
Rahim must be 36 years old, Because (3×12).
5 years back Rahim must be 41 years old today. Because (36+5).

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The salary of Mr. X is 30% more than that of Mr. Y . Find what percent of Mr. Y’s salary is less than Mr. X’s ?

A) 24% B) 23 1/3%
C) 25 1/2% D) 22 8/9 %
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 23 1/3%

Explanation:

y=100 x=130

130---------30
100---------? => 23 1/3%

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