Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

Q:

Find the one which does not belong to that group ?

A) KMNL B) JLMK
C) PRSQ D) VWYZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) VWYZ

Explanation:

K+2 M+1 N-2 L,  P+2 R+1 S-2 Q,   V+1 W+2 Y+1 Z,   J+2 L+1 M-2 K  and  W+2 Y+1 Z-2 X.

Except VWYZ, all the other groups follow similar pattern.

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Q:

The total number of prime factors in the expansion

Answer

 


2211 x 75 x 112=> 222 x 75 x 112


 Total number of prime factors is (22+5+2) = 29

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Q:

A rectangular field is to be fenced on three sides leaving a side of 20 feet uncovered. If the area of the field is 680 sq. feet, how many feet of fencing will be required?

A) 34 B) 40
C) 68 D) 88
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 88

Explanation:

We have: l = 20 ft and lb = 680 sq. ft.

So, b = 34 ft.

Length of fencing = (l + 2b) = (20 + 68) ft = 88 ft.

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Q:

A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 415 in 2 years and to Rs. 514 in 4 years. The sum is ?

A) Rs. 316 B) Rs. 251
C) Rs. 154 D) Rs. 294
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 316

Explanation:

S.I. for 2 years = (514 - 415) = Rs. 99
S.I. for 1 year = 99/2

Principal = (415 - 99) = Rs. 316.

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Q:

Consider the argument and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

 

Argument :

 

A mother is crying in the hospital as her only son died in a road accident while driving his bike.

 

Assumptions :

 

1. The mother thinks it's her son's fault.

2. The mother thinks that God is not with her.

 

A) Only assumption 2 is implicit B) Both 1 and 2 are implicit
C) Only assumption 1 is implicit D) Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit

Explanation:
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Q:

Watson bought a book for Rs. 240 and sold to Johny at a profit  of 50%. Johny wants to sell this book to Shekar so that he earns a profit of 25%. But Shekar is adamant at buying this book at a discount of 10%. What marked price should Johny quote to Shekar so as to achieve desired profit ?

A) Rs. 450 B) Rs. 360
C) Rs. 415 D) Rs. 500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 500

Explanation:

Watson bought the book for Rs. 240 and sold to Johny at a profit of 50%.

S.P = C.P(1 + P%/100)

=> S.P for Watson = C.P for Johny = 240(1 + 50/100) = 240 x 1.5 = Rs. 360

Let Johny quoted the marked price of the book as Rs. M

We know, SP = M.P(1 - Discount(%)/100)

Here discount = 10% to Shekar,

S.P for Johny = M(1 - 10/100) = 0.9M

But Johny want to earn 25% profit,

=> S.P = C.P(1 + P%/100)

=> 0.9M = 360(1 + 25/100)

=> M = (360x1.25)/0.9

=> M = Rs. 500

Therefore, Johny should quote Rs. 500 as the marked price of the book to get 25% profit and allowing 10% discount to Shekar.

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Q:

The gas provider Centrica has seen its half-year profits fall by 20% to £992 million. Despite this it has decided to increase its dividend to shareholders to 3.9p per share. The rise in energy prices released before the announcement of Centrica's profits was designed, said the company, to restore "reasonable profitability". The chief executive, Sam Laidlaw, said, "We produced a good set of results in tough market conditions... we will continue to concentrate on improving customer service in British Gas..." This is an interesting statement given the record rise in prices to households. The announcement of profits which are not far off one billion pounds, a day after the announcement of the rise in price and the increase in dividend to shareholders, is likely to provoke angry reaction. Many will question the extent of the market power that Centrica possesses. There will also be those that will question what the phrase 'reasonable profitability' means in the context of profits of nearly one billion pounds.

Question: 1) Announcing large profits, soon after announcing price rises, is likely to provoke angry reaction.

Question: 2) Companies increase shareholder dividends when profits fall.

Question: 3) One way companies can restore profitability is to increase prices.

Answer

Answer 1) True


Answer 2) Cannot tell


Answer 3) True

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Q:

 83% of 2350 = ?

A) 1889.95 B) 1912.35
C) 1875.25 D) 1950.50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1950.50

Explanation:
83% of 2350 = ?
 
83/100 x 2350
 
=8.3 x 235
 
=1950.50
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