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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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Gold demand has fallen in the first half due to rising prices and the trend is likely to continue in the second half.

Conclusions :

I. Customers are very price-sensitive

II. There will be no improvement in demand in the second half

A) If only conclusion I follows B) If only conclusion II follows
C) If neither I nor II follows D) If both I and II follow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) If only conclusion I follows

Explanation:

Fall of demand of gold is due to rising prices. Hence, I can be concluded. II cannot be concluded from the given statement.

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There are six persons A, B, C, D, E and F. C is the sister of F. B is the brother of E's husband. D is the father of A and grandfather of F. There are two fathers, three brothers and a mother in the group. Which of the following is a group of brothers ? 

A) ABF B) ABD
C) BFC D) HEW
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ABF

Explanation:

D is father of A and grandfather of F. So, A is father of F. 

Thus, D and A are the two fathers. C is the sister of F So, C is the daughter of A. 

Since there is only one mother, it is evident that E is the wife of A and hence the mother of C and F. 

So, B is brother of A There are three brothers. So, F is the brother of C. 

Clearly, B and A are brothers. F is the brother of C So, three brothers are A, B, F. 

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If two painters can complete two rooms in two hours, how many painters would it take to do 18 rooms in 6 hours?

A) 2 painters B) 6 painters
C) 4 painters D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 painters

Explanation:

Two painters can complete two rooms in two hours.So 18 rooms can be painted in 6 hrs by 6 painters

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Q:

The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to nominal rate of 6% per annum payable half yearly is

A) 5% B) 6%
C) 7% D) 6.09%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6.09%

Explanation:

amount=[100(1+3/100)^2]=Rs.106.09

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You are returning home from school. On the way, you find a sealed envelope in a street, fully addressed with unused stamps on it You would :

A) leave it there as it was and walk away B) remove the stamps and destroy the envelope.
C) open the envelope, find out who has dropped it by mistake, and send it to him if possible. D) post it at the nearest letter box.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) post it at the nearest letter box.

Explanation:

 

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There are n boxes and m fruits. If we put 3 fruits in each box 3 fruits will be excess. If we put 4 fruits in each box 1 box will be excess. Find number of boxes and fruits ?

A) 3 & 9 B) 6 & 19
C) 7 & 24 D) 5 & 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7 & 24

Explanation:

7 boxes & 24 Balls.
Let, n = No. of boxes ; m = No. of fruits
3n+3 = m---------->(1)
4(n-1)= m---------->(2)
=>4n-4 = 3n+3;
=>4n-3n = 4+3
n = 7
Put n=7 in eqn(1)
=> 3(7)+3 = m
21+3 = m
m = 24;

Number of boxes = 7 and fruits = 24

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All the six members of a family A, B, C, D, E and F are travelling together. B is the son of C but C is not the mother of B. A and C are a married couple. E is the brother of C. D is the daughter of A. F is the brother of B.  How many children does A have ? 

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

Explanation:

B is the son of C but C is not the mother of B means C is the father of B A is marned to C means A is the mother of B. F is brother of B means F is son of A and C. D is daughter of A means D is daughter of A and C

A has son B, son F and daughter D it three children. 

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In a game of 100 points, A can give B 20 points and C 28 points. Then, B can give C:

A) 8 points B) 10 points
C) 14points D) 40points
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10 points

Explanation:

A : B = 100 : 80.

 

A : C = 100 : 72.

 

B:C = B/A*A/C = 80/10*100/72 = 10/9 = 100/90 = 100:90

 

 B can give C 10 points

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