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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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In a wheelchair slalom event, athletes weave around cones and race to the finish line. A diagram of the rectangular course is shown. Find the perimeter of the course

A) 32 B) 42
C) 62 D) 92
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 92

Explanation:

P = 2l + 2w

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Q:

54.327 x 357.2 x 0.0057 is same as

A) 5.4327 x 3.572 x5.7 B) 5.4327 x 3.572 x0.57
C) 54327 x 3572 x 0.0000057 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5.4327 x 3.572 x5.7

Explanation:

Number of decimal places in the given expression = 8

Number of decimal places in (A) = 8

Number of decimal places in (B) = 9 

Number of decimal places in (C)= 7

Clearly , the expresssion in (A) is the same as the given Expression.

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The mean of 100 observations is 40. It is found that an observation 84 was misread as 48. Then the correct mean is ?

A) 40.36 B) 41.24
C) 41.92 D) 42.05
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40.36

Explanation:

Given,

mean of 100 observations is 40

=> Total of 100 observations = 40 x 100 = 4000

84 is misread as 48

=> Difference = 84 - 48 = 36

=> Now, new total of 100 observations = 4000 + 36 = 4036

Correct Mean = 4036/100 = 40.36

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What part of the volume of a cube is the pyramid whose base is the base of then cube and whose vertex is the center of the cube?

A) 4:1 B) 5:1
C) 6:1 D) 7:1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6:1

Explanation:

Volume of the cube/volume of pyramid=a313a2×a2

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A clock is started at noon. By 10 minutes past 5, the hour hand has turned through

A) 145 B) 155
C) 165 D) 175
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 155

Explanation:

Angle traced by hour hand in 12 hrs = 360º

 

Angle traced by hour hand in 5 hrs 10 min. i.e 316 hrs = 36012×3160 = 1550

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Ishikha got married 9 years ago. Today her age is 4/3 times her age at the time of marriage. At present her daughter’s age is one-sixth of her age. What was her daughter’s age three years ago?

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

Explanation:

Let Ishika and her daughter present ages be p and q

 From the given data, 

p = 4/3(p - 9)

 => p = 36 years 

Hence, Ishika's present age = 36 years and

Her daughter's present age = 1/6 x 36 = 6 years 

Now, required her daughter’s age three years ago = 6 - 3 = 3 years.

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Arrange the fractions in ascending order

A) 5/8 < 7/12 < 3/4 < 13/16 B) 5/8 < 7/12 < 13/16 < 3/4
C) 5/8 < 3/4 < 13/16 < 7/12 D) 7/12 < 5/8 < 3/4 < 13/16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7/12 < 5/8 < 3/4 < 13/16

Explanation:

5/8 = .625, 7/12 = .5833, 3/4 = .75, 13/16 = .8125

So order will be
7/12 < 5/8 < 3/4 < 13/16

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the

 

A) 13 – 14 B) 15 – 16
C)  24 – 25 D) 19 – 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 19 – 21

Explanation:
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