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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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Three athletes can complete one round around a circular field in 16, 24 and 36 min respectively. They start running together at same instant then after how much time they will meet to each other for first time ?

A) 2 hrs 24 min B) 2 hrs 44 min
C) 1 hrs 24 min D) 1 hrs 24 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2 hrs 24 min

Explanation:

Given that three athletes can complete one round around a circular field in 16, 24 and 36 min respectively.

Now, required time after which they met for the first time = LCM of (16, 24 & 36) min

Now, LCM of 16, 24, 36 = 144 minutes = 2 hrs 24 min.

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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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Sharon Stone deposits $2000 at the end of each year in an account earning 10% compounded annually. Determine how much money she has after 25 years. How much interest did she earn?

A) 146694.12 B) 13452
C) 18232 D) 15627
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 146694.12

Explanation:

S=R[(1+i)^n-1]/i

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Sould the railways in india be privatised in a phased manner like other public sector enterprises? 

Arguments:

1. Yes. This is the only way to bring in competativeness and provide better services

2. No. It leads to wastage of resources

A) Only 1 is true B) Only 2 is true
C) Either 1 or 2 is true D) Neither 1 nor 2 is true
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Neither 1 nor 2 is true

Explanation:

Privatization would no doubt lead to better services.But saying that 'this is the only ' is wrong

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A number divided by 296 leaves the remainder 75. If the same number is divided by 37, what will be the remainder ?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 11 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

Explanation:

Let x be the number.

Given: x = 296n + 75 [where n is quotient] 

 --> (378n) +( 372 + 1) 

 -->37(8n + 2) + 1

Hence, when x divided by 37, 1 is the remainder.

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 The Chairman of a big company visits one department on Monday of every week except for the Monday of third week of every month. When did he visit the Purchase department ? 

  I. He visited Accounts department in the second week of September after having visited Purchase department on the earlier occasion. 

  II. He had visited Purchase department immediately after visiting Stores department but before visiting Accounts department. 

A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question
C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data even in both the statements together are not sufficient to answer the question
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question

Explanation:

From statement I. we can conclude that the Chairman visited Purchase department on Monday of the first week of September. So, I alone is sufficient, The time of visit of no department is mentioned in II. which is, therefore, insufficient 

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Looking for a job is difficult enough, the task becomes impossible if you do not have the skill of being pleasant, polite and polished.

Conclusions :

I. A person who has social etiquetteis eligible for any job

II. Many candidates no matter how excellently  qualified are likely to fail to get the jobs they are going to try for because of their manners.

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 does not follow because it considers the qualities expressed in the statement sufficient for the eligibility of a job. II follows obviously.

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A steamer moves with a speed of 4.5 km/h in still water to a certain upstream point and comes back to the starting point in a river which flows at 1.5 km/h. The average speed of steamer for the total journey is

A) 12 km/h B) 10 km/h
C) 6 km/h D) 4 km/h
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4 km/h

Explanation:

Speed of streamer = 4.5 km/hrSpeed of water = 1.5 km/hr

Downstream speed = 4.5+1.5 = 6 km/hr

Upstream speed = 4.5 -1.5 = 3 km/hr

Average Speed = (6 X 3) / 4.5 = 4km/hr

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