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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:

A semicircular shaped window has diameter of 63cm. Its perimeter equals

A) 162 B) 132
C) 142 D) 172
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 162

Explanation:

perimeter of window = πr+2r 

= [(22/7) x (63/2) + 63] = 99+63 = 162 cm

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In a 48 ltr mixture, the ratio of milk and water is 5:3. How much water should be added in the mixture so as the ratio will become 3:5 ?

A) 24 lit B) 16 lit
C) 32 lit D) 8 lit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 32 lit

Explanation:

Given mixture = 48 lit

Milk in it = 48 x 5/8 = 30 lit

=> Water in it = 48 - 30 = 18 lit

Let 'L' lit of water is added to make the ratio as 3:5

=> 30/(18+L) = 3/5

=> 150 = 54 + 3L

=> L = 32 lit.

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Q:

The marked price of an article is increased  by 25% and the selling price is increased by 16.66%, then the amount of profit doubles. If the original marked price  be Rs. 400 which is greater than the corresponding cost price by 33.33% , what is the increased selling price?

A) 240 B) 360
C) 420 D) 600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 420

Explanation:

Initially                 CP           profit            SP                MP

 

                              100           x               (100+x)         133.33

 

After Change     100           2x             (100+x)   

 

Now,   Since (100+x)  - 100 = 2x

 

           76 x= 20%

 

                         CP            Profit              SP             MP

 

                        100             20               120           133.33

 

So,                  300             60               360             400

 

Again             300            120              420

 

So the increased selling price = Rs. 420

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Two trains having equal lengths, take 10 seconds and 15 seconds respectively to cross a post. If the length of each train is 120 meters, in what time (in seconds) will they cross each other when traveling in opposite direction?

A) 10 B) 25
C) 12 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12

Explanation:

Speed of train 1 = 12010m/sec = 12 m/sec 

Speed of train 2 =12015m/sec  = 8 m/sec 

if they travel in opposite direction, relative speed = 12 + 8 = 20 m/sec

distance covered = 120 + 120 = 240 m

time = distance/speed = 240/20 = 12 sec

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Q:

Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

Who has the least weight to height ratio?

A) Anju B) Ankitha
C) Anupama D) Anuradha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Anupama

Explanation:
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Profit after tax for any year = profit of that year - tax of that year

Tax on any year = tax rate of that year x profit of the year

 

Which of the following is correct about profit after tax for year Y2, Y6 and Y8?

A) Y8 > Y6 = Y2 B) Y6 > Y2 > Y8
C) Y8 > Y6 > Y2 D) Y6 = Y8 > Y2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Y8 > Y6 > Y2

Explanation:
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Q:

The number of ways that 8 beads of different colours be strung as a necklace is 

A) 2520 B) 2880
C) 4320 D) 5040
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2520

Explanation:

The number of ways of arranging n beads in a necklace is (n-1)!2=(8-1)!2=7!2 = 2520 

(since n = 8)

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Q:

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.

 

8, 16, ?, 64, 128

 

A) 30 B) 32
C) 28 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 32

Explanation:
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