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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 true discount on a bill due 9 months hence at 12% per annum is Rs 540. Find the amount of the bill and its present worth?

A) 1600 B) 7000
C) 6000 D) 6500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6000

Explanation:

Let amount be Rs.x then,  

 [X * R * T] / [100 + (R * T)] = T.D  

=> [x * 12 * (3/4)] / [100+(12 * 3/4)] =540  

=> x = 6540  

Amount = Rs.6540   

P.W = Rs.(6540 -540) = Rs.6000

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The sum of three numbers is 98. If the ratio of the first to the second is 2:3. And that of the second to the third is 5:8, then the second number is:

A) 10 B) 15
C) 20 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 30

Explanation:

Let the three parts M, N, O.
Then, M:N = 2:3 and N:O = 5:8
= (5 x 3/5) : (8 x 3/5) = 3:24/5

M:N:O = 2:3:24/5

= 10:15:24 => N = 98 x 15/49 = 30.

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Madhu got 32% of the maximum marks in a Bank examination and failed by 8 marks. However, Kumar who took the same examination got 42% of the total marks and got 16 marks more than the cut-off marks. What was the cut-off marks in the examination ?

A) 76.8 B) 86.8
C) 78.8 D) 84.8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 84.8

Explanation:

Let 'M' be the maximum marks in the examination.

Therefore, Madhu got 32% of M = 32M/100 = 0.32M
And Kumar got 42% of M = 42M/100 = 0.42M.
In terms of the maximum marks Kumar got 0.42M - 0.32M = 0.1M more than Madhu. ---- (1)

The problem however, states that Kumar got 16 marks more than the cut-off mark and Madhu got 8 marks less than the cut-off mark. Therefore, Kumar has got 16 + 8 = 24 marks more than Madhu. ---- (2)

Now, Equating (1) and (2), we get
0.1M = 24 => M = 24/0.1 = 240
'M' is the maximum mark and is equal to 240 marks.
We know that Madhu got 32% of the maximum marks.
Therefore, Madhu got 32 x 240/100 = 76.8 marks.
We also know that Madhu got 8 marks less than the cut-off marks.

Therefore, the cut-off marks will be 8 marks more than what Madhu got
= 76.8 + 8 = 84.8.

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The probabiltiy that throw of two dice yields a total of 5 or 6 is:

A) 2/14 B) 5/18
C) 3/4 D) 1/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5/18

Explanation:

Total number of cases=36

Number of favourable cases(sum 5 or 6)=10

P(getting total of 5 or 6)=10/36=5/18

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A towel, when bleached, was found to have lost 20% of its length and 10% of its breadth. The percentage of decrease in area is:

A) 10% B) 10.08%
C) 20% D) 28%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 28%

Explanation:

Let original length = x and original breadth = y. 

 

Decrease in area = xy -[(80/100x) * (90/100y)]  

=[(xy-(18/25)xy)]

=(7/25)xy

Decrease % =[(7/25)xy * (1/xy) * 100] =28%

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A six-digit number is formed by repeating a three-digit number; for example, 404404 or 415415 etc. Any number of this form is always exactly divisible by 

A) 101 B) 901
C) 1001 D) 789
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1001

Explanation:

Here by trial and error method, we can obseve that

404404 = 404 x 1001; 415415 = 415 x 1001, etc.

So, any number of this form is divisible by 1001.

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If in the following set of numbers, the first and the third digits are interchanged in each number, which number will be second from the end if arranged in ascending order after interchanging the digits ?

585  546  514  404  206  369

A) 404 B) 585
C) 415 D) 602
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 415

Explanation:

Given numbers are 585 546 514 404 206 369
Then interchanging the 1st and 3rd digits of the given numbers, we get
585 645 415 404 602 963
Now, arranging them in ascending order
963 645 602 585 415 404
Then the last second number is 415.

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Q:

What is the remainder when 1523+2323 is divided by 19 ?

A) 4 B) 3
C) 1 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 0

Explanation:

1523+2323=19-423+19+423  

 The remainder on dividing by 19 will be -423+423= 0.

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