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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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There are five books of different thickness. A is thicker than C and B is thicker than D. E is not as thick as B, but is thicker than C. D is not as thick as C. Which is the thinnest book?

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

Explanation:

A > C  -----(i),   B > D  -----(ii),  E < B  --------(iii),  E > C  ---------(iv),  C > D  ---------(v)

from (i) and (v),   we get    A > C > D   ---------(I)

from (iii) and (iv), we get    B > E > C    --------(II)

From (I) and (II) , it is clear that 'D' is the thinnest.

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Find: S.l. on Rs 3000 at 18% per annum for the period from 4th

A) 118 B) 105
C) 108 D) 110
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 108

Explanation:

(24 + 31 + 18) days = 73 days = 1/5 year .

 

P = Rs 3000 and R = 18 % p.a.

 S.I=3000*18*15100

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A trader sold an article at profit of 20%. Had he bought that article at 60% less price and sold it at Rs 90 less, then he would have gained 50%. What is the value (in Rs) of cost price?

A) 150 B) 200
C) 250 D) 300
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 150

Explanation:
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Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the given classes.

 

Human, Men, Brothers

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

Explanation:
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In a certain language, SUPERMAN is coded as TTQDSLBM. How is SPIDERMAN coded in that language ?

A) TOJCFQNZO B) TOJCFSLBM
C) TOJCFONZO D) TOJCOSLBM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TOJCFQNZO

Explanation:

There is two sequence.
S(odd) P(Even) I(odd) D(even) E(odd) R(even) M(odd) A(even) N(odd)
For odd sequence, we want to write next alphabet of that
and for even, we want to write previous alphabet of that.

TOJCFQNZO is the Answer.

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Buses start from a bus terminal with a speed of 20 km/hr at intervals of 10 minutes. What is the speed of a man coming from the opposite direction towards the bus terminal if he meets the buses at intervals of 8 minutes?

A) 5 kmph B) 6 kmph
C) 7.5 kmph D) 8 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5 kmph

Explanation:

Let p be the speed of man in kmph

According to the given data in the question,

Distance travelled by bus in 10 min with 20 kmph == Distance travelled by man in 8 min with (20 + p) kmph in opposite direction

=> 20 x 10/60 = 8/60 (20 + p)

=> 200 = 160 + 8p

=> p = 40/8 = 5 kmph.

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At present, the ratio between the ages of Arun and Harish is 4:3. After 6 years, Arun's age will be 26 years. What is the age of Harish at present ?

A) 15 years B) 16 years
C) 18 years D) 21 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15 years

Explanation:

Let the present ages of Arun and Harish be 4x and 3x years respectively.

Then, 4x + 6 = 26 => x = 5

Harish's age = 3x = 15 years.

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The following questions are based on the information given below:

 

An advertising agency finds that, of its 170 clients, 115 read Indian Express, 110 read The Hindu and 130 read Times of India. Also 85 read Indian Express and Times of India, 75 read Indian Express and The Hindu, 95 read The Hindu and Times of India and 70 read all the three.

 

How many read only The Hindu?

 

A) 5 B) 10
C) 25 D) 35
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10

Explanation:
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