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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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Calender Puzzle 

calendar puzzle

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) D

Explanation:

We can't determine the last day of the next month which has 31 days because we don't know the days in present month which may be 30 or 31. And the next month may be March which contains 31 days  which implies that the present month may be February which contains 28 or 29 days.

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The average age of a class is 19 years. While the average age of girls is 18 and that of boys is 21. If the number of girls in the class is 16, Find the number of Boys in the class?

A) 12 B) 10
C) 8 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8

Explanation:

Let the number of boys = x

From the given data,

=> [21x + 16(18)]/(x+16) = 19

=> 21x - 19x = 19(16) - 16(18)

=> 2x = 16

=> x = 8

Therefore, the number of boys in the class = 8.

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In how many ways can an animal trainer arrange 5 lions and 4 tigers in a row so that no two lions are together?

A) 2800 B) 2880
C) 2600 D) 3980
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2880

Explanation:

They have to be arranged in the following way :

                                                                    L  T  L  T  L  T  L  T  L

The 5 lions should be arranged in the 5 places marked ‘L’.

This can be done in 5! ways.

The 4 tigers should be in the 4 places marked ‘T’.

This can be done in 4! ways.

Therefore, the lions and the tigers can be arranged in 5!´ 4! ways = 2880 ways.

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The highest score in an inning was  3/11 of the total and the next highest was 3/11 of the reminder . If the score  differ by 9, the total score was :

A) 110 B) 121
C) 132 D) 143
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 121

Explanation:

Let the score be x. Then the highest score = 3x/11.

Reminder = (x - 3x/11) = 8x/11 .Next the highest score = 3/11 of 8x/11 = 24x/121.

3x/11 - 24x/11 = 9 <=> 33x - 24x = 9*121 <=> x= 121..

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Q:

In a dinner party both fish and meat were served. Some took only fish and some only meat. There were some vegetarians who did not accept either. The rest accepted both fish and meat. Which of the following Venn-diagrams correctly reflects this situation?

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

Explanation:

The Given situation can be represented as under:

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The length of a room is 5.5 m and width is 3.75 m. Find the cost of paying the floor by slabs at the rate of Rs. 800 per sq.metre.

A) Rs.15500 B) Rs.16500
C) Rs.17500 D) Rs.18500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.16500

Explanation:

Area = 5.5 × 3.75 sq. metre.

Cost for 1 sq. metre. = Rs. 800

 

Hence total cost = 5.5 × 3.75 × 800 = 5.5 × 3000 = Rs. 16500

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Q:

Should correspondence courses at the university level be discontinued in India ?

Arguments :

I. Yes. Only interaction between teachers and students at the college helps total development of personality.

II. No. The demand for discontinuance comes only from the elite who have no knowledge of what is meant by  poverty.

A) Only argument I is strong B) Only argument II is strong
C) Neither I nor II is strong D) Both I and II are strong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only argument I is strong

Explanation:
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Q:

When 52416 divided by 312 , the quotient is 168. What will be the quotient when 52.416 is  divided by 0.0168 ?

A) 3120 B) 32.10
C) 321.0 D) 3.120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3120

Explanation:

Given, 52416 / 312 = 168.

<=>  52416 / 168 = 312.

52.416 / 0.0168 = 524160 / 168 = 3120.

 

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