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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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A family consists of six members P, Q, R, S, T and U. There are two married couples. Q is a doctor and the father of T. U is grandfather of R and is a contractor. S is grandmother of T and is a housewife. There is one doctor, one contractor, one nurse, one housewife and two students in the family. Who is the sister of T ? 

A) R B) U
C) T D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) R

Explanation:

Q, the Doctor, is the father of T. S, the Housewife, is the grandmother of T and hence the mother of Q. Since there are only two married couples one being that of Q, the grandfather of R. i.e, U must be married to S. Thus, R and T will be both children of Q and these must be the students So, P, who remains, shall be the wife of Q and she alone can be the nurse. Thus, U must be the contractor 

Clearly, R and T are children of same parent, So. R will be the sister of T. 

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There are two shopkeepers, first shopkeeper calculates his profit percent on the selling price whereas the second shopkeeper calculates his profit percent on the cost price. If the selling price for both the shopkeeper is same and the difference between their profits is Rs.175. Then, calculate the sum of the cost price for both the shopkeeper if the profit percent for the both shopkeeper is 25%?

A) Rs 5425  B) Rs 4875 
C)  Rs 4675  D)  Rs 5275 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 5425 

Explanation:

Let the selling price for each of the shopkeeper be Rs 100x

For 1st shopkeeper

SP= Rs 100x

CP=100

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Filed Under: Profit and Loss
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT

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If the gifts are passed on, the whole purpose of the gift is defeated. Therefore, the gift should be one that is useful and at the same time it attracts you, appeals to you and you retain it.

Conclusions : 

I. If gifts are retained , their utility increases.

II. Gifts are not meant for repeated change of hands.

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: B) If only conclusion II follows

Explanation:

I is not hinted at. It is an invention of the concluder's mind. II follows  because if "the whole purpose of something is defeated", it loses its meaning.

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If the base of a pyramid is a square of 6cm side and its slant height is 5cm. Find its slant surface area.

A) 50 sq.cm B) 30 sq.cm
C) 60 sq.cm D) 40 sq.cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 60 sq.cm

Explanation:

Slant surface of a pyramid=1/2 perimeter of base slantheight

=1/2 x (4  x Side of squarebase) x Slantheight

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Filed Under: Volume and Surface Area
Exam Prep: Bank Exams
Job Role: Bank PO

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Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and replace 'x' in series 1.5,1.55,1.65,1.8,x

A) 1.95 B) 2.0
C) 1.85 D) 2.05
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2.0

Explanation:

The pattern is +0.05,+0.1,+0.15, . . . .
so missing term =1.8+0.20=2.0

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Filed Under: Number Series

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A committee of 4 people is to be formed from a group of 9 people.How many possible committees can be formed?

A) 120 B) 162
C) 126 D) 170
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 126

Explanation:

This question is a combination since order is not important.

 

Answer = 7C3 = 126

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Filed Under: Permutations and Combinations

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If the area of three Adjacent faces of a cuboidal box are 120 cm², 72 cm², and 60 cm² respectively, then the volume of the box is

A) 640 cub.cm B) 720 cub.cm
C) 860 cub.cm D) 945 cub.cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 720 cub.cm

Explanation:

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Job Role: Analyst , Bank Clerk , Bank PO

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The difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on Rs. 6250 at 8% per annum in 2 years is

A) Rs.30 B) Rs.40
C) Rs.50 D) Rs.60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.40

Explanation:
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Filed Under: Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability
Exam Prep: Bank Exams , GATE

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