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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 ratio of the speeds of a car, a jeeps and a tractor is 3 : 5 : 2. The speed of the jeep is 250 per cent of the speed of the tractor and tractor covers 360 km in 12 hours. What is the average speed of car and jeep together?

A) 50 kmph B) 60 kmph
C) 70 kmph D) 80 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 60 kmph

Explanation:

Speed of tractor = 360/12 = 30 kmph

Speed of jeep = 250 x 30/100 = 75 kmph

But, given ratio of speed of car, jeep and tractor is 3 : 5 : 2

Speed of car = 3 x 75/5 = 45 kmph

 

Required, average speed of car and jeep = 75 + 45/2 = 60 kmph.

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Q:

50.003% of 99.8÷49.988 = ?

A) 2 B) 0
C) 1 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1

Explanation:

50.003% of 99.8 ÷ 49.988 = ?

 

? ~= (50 x 100/100)/50

 

? ~= (50 x 100)/(100 x 50)

 

? ~= 1

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Q:

Odd man out of the series - 15, 19, 27, 38, 55, 75?

A) 27 B) 38
C) 55 D) 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 38

Explanation:

The given series is 15, 19, 27, 38, 55, 75

15

15 + 4 = 19

19 + 8 = 27

27 + 12 = 39

39 + 16 = 55

55 + 20 = 75

 

Hence, the odd number in the given series is 38.

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Q:

3/5 as a decimal fraction?

A) 0.25 B) 0.45
C) 0.60 D) 0.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0.60

Explanation:

Given fraction is 3/5

Now, multiply with 2 for numerator and denominator

we get,

3/5 x 2/2 = 6/10

 

When we divide, 6 with 10, we get 0.6 as quotient.

 

Hence, 3/5 as a decimal fraction is 0.6.

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Q:

The wildcard in a WHERE clause is useful when

A) An exact match is not possible in a SELECT statement. B) An exact match is necessary in a CREATE statement.
C) An exact match is not possible in a CREATE statement. D) An exact match is necessary in a SELECT statement.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An exact match is not possible in a SELECT statement.

Explanation:
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Q:

1000, 1012, 988, 1024, 978 Odd man out?

A) 978 B) 1024
C) 988 D) 1012
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 978

Explanation:

The given series is 1000, 1012, 988, 1024, 978

1000

1000 + 12 = 1012

1012 - 24 = 988

988 + 36 = 1024

1024 - 48 = 976 (Not 978)

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Q:

If the true discount on sum due 2 years hence at 14% per annum be Rs. 168, the sum due is

A) Rs. 600 B) Rs. 768
C) Rs. 878 D) Rs. 668
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 768

Explanation:

We know that,

P.W = 100×T.D/R×T

= 100×168/14×2

P.W = 600.

 

Now, required Sum = (P.W. + T.D.)

= Rs. (600 + 168)

= Rs. 768.

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Q:

A bag contains 2 red Roses, 4 yellow Roses and 6 pink Roses. Two roses are drawn at random. What is the probability that they are not of same color?

A) 1/6 B) 2/3
C) 14/33 D) 5/6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2/3

Explanation:

Possible outcomes = (RY, YP, PR)

2C1 4C1 + 4C1 6C1 + 6C1 2C1

Required probability = (2C1 4C1 + 4C1 6C1 + 6C1 2C1)/(12C2)

= 8 + 24 + 12/66

= 44/66

= 2/3.

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