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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:

Jackie deposits $325 in an account that pays 4.1% interest compounded annually. How much money will Jackie have in her account after 3 years?

A) 346.64 B) 356.64
C) 366.64 D) 376.64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 366.64

Explanation:

A=P(1+r)^t

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M can complete a piece of work in 10 days. N is 33.33% less efficient than M. calculate the number of days required to both to complete the work?

A) 6 days B) 8 days
C) 11 days D) 13 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6 days

Explanation:

M = 10 days

The ratio of efficiency of M & N are 3 : 2

Hence, the time rquired for N alone = 15 days

=> Required time taken t=by both to complete the work = M x N / M + N 

= 10 x 15/ 10 + 15

= 150/25

= 6 days.

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Eighteen years ago, a mother was three times as old as her daughter. Now the mother is only twice as old as her daughter. Then the sum of the present ages of daughter and the mother is ?

A) 84 yrs B) 96 yrs
C) 116 yrs D) 108 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 108 yrs

Explanation:

Let the present ages of the mother and daughter be 2x and x years respectively.
Then, (2x - 18) = 3(x - 18) => x = 36
Required sum = (2x + x) = 108 years.

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Q:

What is 15 of 80 with simple method and examples?

A) 12.5% B) 18.75%
C) 16.55% D) 17.80%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 18.75%

Explanation:

Given that to find 15 of 80

=> What % of 80 is 15

Let it be 'p'

=> p% of 80 = 15

=> p x 80100 = 15⇒p = 15 x 10080⇒p = 150080 = 18.75

 

Therefore, 15 is 18.75% of 80 => 18.75% of 80 = 15

 

Example::

Now, in the similar way we can find 15% of 80 =?

=> 15x80/100 = p

=> p = 4 x 3 = 12

 

Therefore, 15% of 80 = 12

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Q:

One hour is what percent of a day?

A) 5.6% B) 4.16%
C) 3.35% D) 6.7%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4.16%

Explanation:

A day has 24 hrs

=> If 24 hrs - 100

Then 1 hr = ?

100/24 = 4.16%

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Q:

A sum was invested for 3 years at simple interest at a certain rate. Had it been invested at 4% higher rate of interest, it would have fetched Rs 600 more. The sum is

A) Rs 4000 B) Rs 4950
C) Rs 5000 D) Rs 5150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 5000

Explanation:

Let the rate of interest be R

(Interest at rate (R+4)%)–(Interest at R%)

= 600(PT(R+4)/100) –(PTR/100)

= 6003PR +12P –3PR = 60000

12P = 60000

P = 5000

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

Statement :
Shyam tells Gita, " The ways to reach Sri Lanka is through air and water".

 

Assumptions:
1. Gita likes to travel to Sri Lanka.
2. Shyam is fond of advising people.

 

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

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Q:

Priya cycles 5 km North, then turns East and cycles 4 km, then turns South and cycles 5 km, then turns to her right and cycles 6 km. Where is she now with reference to her starting position?

A) 2 km East B) 2 km West
C) 10 km West D) 10 km East
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2 km West

Explanation:
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