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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:

An amount doubles itself in 15 years. what is the rate of interest ?

A) 7.85 % B) 9.41%
C) 6.66 % D) 4.21 %
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6.66 %

Explanation:

Let the principle be Rs. P
As the amount double itself the interest is Rs. P too
So P = P x r x 15/100
=> r = 100/15 = 20/3 % = 6.66 %.

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If the digits in the number 25673948 are arranged in ascending order from left to right, what will be the sum of the digits which are fourth from the right and third from the left in the new arrangement?

A) 10 B) 9
C) 8 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

Explanation:

Given Number :      2 5 6 7 3 9 4 8

 

Ascending order :  2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

 

Specified letters are 6 and 4 respectively.

 

Hence, required sum = (4 + 6 = 10)

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Q:

3x + y = 19  and x + 3y = 1. Find the value of 2x + 2y

A) 20 B) 18
C) 11 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10

Explanation:

To solve a pair of simultaneous equations such as those given we can add or subtract them.

Adding we get 4x + 4y = 20

Therefore 2x + 2y = 10

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Q:

An item is sold at a loss of 10%. Had it sold for Rs. 9 more, a profit of 25/2% would have gained. What is the cost price of the item?

A) Rs. 90 B) Rs. 75
C) Rs. 55 D) Rs. 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 40

Explanation:

Let the cost price of the item = Rs. 50

Sold at 10% loss => for Rs. 50 loss  S.P = Rs. 45

From the  given data,

25/2 % gain if it is sold at Rs. 9 more

56.25 - 45 = 9

=> 11.25 = 9

=> 22.5 = 18

=> 45 = 36

=> 50 = ?

=> C.P = 50 x 3645 = 40

 

Hence, the Cost price of the item = Rs. 40.

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Q:

How many days are there in k weeks k days ?

A) 8+k days B) 7+1k days
C) 8k days D) 7/k days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8k days

Explanation:

As we know that a week has 7 days,

k weeks k days = (7k + k) days = 8k days.

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Q:

Of the six members of a panel sitting in a row  X is to left of Q but on the right  of P. Y is in the right of Q but is on the left of Z, Z is to the left of R. Find the members who are at the extreme?

A) QZ B) XZ
C) PR D) QY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) PR

Explanation:

According to given data the sitting order is P X Q Y Z R

So the members in the extreme position are P R

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Q:

Select from four alternative diagrams, the one that best illustrates the relationship among the three classes  :  Pigeons, Birds, Dogs

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

Explanation:

All Pigeons are Birds. But,Dogs are entairly different.

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Q:

A group of men can complete a job in K hours. After every 4 hours, half the number of men working at that point of time leave the job. Continuing this way if the job is finished in 16 hours, what is the value of K ?

A) 7 hrs B) 7.5 hrs
C) 8 hrs D) 8.25 hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7.5 hrs

Explanation:

Let there are L men

job requires LK man hours.

 

job completed in first 4 hrs = L x 4 = 4L

job completed in next 4 hrs = 4 x L/2 = 2L

job completed in next 4 hrs = 4 x L/4 = L

job completed in last 4 hrs = 4 x L/8 = L/2

4L + 2L + L + L/2 = KL

K = 7+1/2 = 7.5 hours.

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