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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:

66 cubic centimetres of silver is drawn into a wire 1 mm in diameter. The length of the wire in metres will be:

A) 84 B) 90
C) 168 D) 336
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 84

Explanation:

Let the length of the wire be h. 

Radius  r =1/2 mm = 1/20 cm  

πr2h = 66  

=> h= (66 x 20 x 20) x (7/22) = 8400cm = 84m 

 

 

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Q:

A house owner wants to get his house painted. He is told that this would require 45 kg of paint allowing 6% wasting. And if the paint is available in 4 kg tins only, the number of tins required for painting the house is ?

A) 12 B) 13
C) 11 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

Explanation:

Given 45 kg for painting 

And 6% 0f 45 for wasting => 6x45/100 = 2.7 kg

Now total paint required = 45+2.7 = 47.7 kgs

But tins are available in only 4kgs

Then, no. of tins req = 47.7/4 = 11.4 => 12 tins

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Q:

In a certain code, '289' means 'read from paper'; '276' means 'tea from field' and '85' means 'wall paper'. Which of the following is the code for 'paper' ?

A) 2 B) 8
C) 9 D) Can't be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

Explanation:

Justification:      

In the first and second statements, the common digit is '2' and the common word is 'from'.

So, '2' is the code for 'from'.

In the first and third statements, the common  code digit is '8' and the common word is 'paper'.

So, '8' is the code for 'paper'.

As shown above, '8' is the code for 'paper'.

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Q:

The given graph shows the distribution of minerals in the human body?

 

 

Based on the given data, what is the ratio of the metal with the second highest percentage of distribution to that with the second lowest percentage of distribution in the human body?

 

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

Explanation:
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Q:

Reena took a loan of Rs. 1200 with simple interest for as many years as the rate of Interest. If she paid Rs. 432 as interest at the end of the loan period, what was the rate of interest?

A) 3.6 B) 6
C) 18 D) cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

Explanation:

Let rate = R% and time = R years.

 

Then, 1200×R×R100=432

 12R2=432

 

=> R = 6.

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Q:

Sonika invested an amount of Rs.5800 for 2 years. At what rate of compound interest will she get an amount of Rs.594.50 at the end of 2 years ?

A) 6.5% B) 6%
C) 5% D) 4.5%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5%

Explanation:

C.I = P1+r100t-1

 

594.5 = 58001+r1002-1

 594.55800+1=1+r1002

 

r100=1.05-1=0.05=> r = 5 % .

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Q:

 On what dates of April, 2001 did Wednesday fall ?

A) 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th B) 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
C) 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th D) 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

Explanation:

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Q:

A number is doubled and 9 is added. If the resultant is trebled, it becomes 75. What is that number ? 

A) 2 B) 4
C) 6 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8

Explanation:

Let the number be v. Then, 3 (2x + 9) = 75.

 2x + 9 = 25

=> 2x = 16

=> x = 8

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