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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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The marks obtained by Vijay and Amith are in the ratio 4:5 and those obtained by Amith and Abhishek in the ratio of 3:2. The marks obtained by Vijay and Abhishek are in the ratio of ?

A) 4:5 B) 6:5
C) 3:2 D) 1:3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6:5

Explanation:

    4:5
    3:2
   -------
=> 12:15:10

 12:10

=> 6:5

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Calculate the total numbers of prime factors in the expression (5)11 x (5)7 x (7)5 x (3)2 x (17)2.

 

A) 35 B)  36
C) 37 D) 38
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 38

Explanation:
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The difference between a two-digit number and the number obtained by interchanging the two digits is 63. Which is the smaller of the two numbers ?

A) 12 B) 15
C) 17 D) none of these answers can be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) none of these answers can be determined

Explanation:

Let the ten's digit be x and unit's digit be y.

Then, (10x + y) - (10y + x) = 63  

=>  9 (x - y) = 63

=> x - y = 7.

Thus, none of the numbers can be deermined..

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If 25% of a number is subtracted from a second number, the second number reduces to its four-sixth. What is the ratio of the first number to the second number  ?

A) 4:3 B) 2:3
C) 3:2 D) 5:3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4:3

Explanation:

Let the numbers be p & q

q-p/4 = 4q/6

=> q-4q/6 = p/4

=> 2q/6 = p/4 

=> p/q = 4/3

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Jagan went to another town covering 240 km by car moving at 60 kmph. Then he covered 400km by train moving at 100 kmph and then rest 200 km he covered by a bus moving at 50 kmph. The average speed during the whole journey was ?

A) 36 kmph B) 35 kmph
C) 72 kmph D) 70 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 70 kmph

Explanation:

By car 240 km at 60 kmph
Time taken = 240/60 = 4 hr.

By train 240 km at 60 kmph
Time taken = 400/100 = 4 hr.

By bus 240 km at 60 kmph
Time taken = 200/50 = 4 hr.

So total time = 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 hr.
and total speed = 240+400+200 = 840 km
Average speed of the whole journey = 840/12 = 70 kmph.

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Identify the figure that completes the pattern.

     (X)                 (1)             (2)              (3)             (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

Explanation:

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative 

Assertion(A)   :    An iron ball floats on mercury but gets immersed in water. 

Reason (R)     :   The specific gravity of iron is more than that of mercury. 

A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false. D) A is false but R is true.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A is true but R is false.

Explanation:

Iron with specific gravity less than that of mercury but more than that of water, floats in the former but gets immersed in the second 

 

 

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Q:

Alpha is to Omega as First is to what?

A) Last B) Beta
C) Gamma D) End
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Last

Explanation:

We know that, ALpha and Omega are the first and last lettrs of in the Greek alphabet. Hence, alpha is to omega as first is to last.

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