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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 three-digit number is formed with the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 at random. What is probability that number formed is divisible by 5 ?

A) 1/4 B) 1/5
C) 1/2 D) 3/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/5

Explanation:

If a number ends with 5, 0 then the number will be divisible by 5
Here only 5 is present, end place will be fixed by 5 so, 

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If a = bx, b = cy and c = az then the value of xyz is equal to :

A) -1 B) 0
C) 1 D) abc
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1

Explanation:
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Sravan drove from home to a neighboring town at the speed of 50 km/h and on his returning journey, he drove at the speed of 45 km/h and also took an hour longer to reach home. What distance did he cover?

A) 350 kms B) 450 kms
C) 900 kms D) 700 kms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 900 kms

Explanation:

Let the distance he covered each way = d kms

According to the question,

d/45 - d/50 = 1

=> d = 450 kms.

 

Hence, the total distance he covered in his way = d + d = 2 d = 2 x 450 = 900 kms.

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Shiva purchased 280 kg of Rice at the rate of 15.60/kg and mixed it with 120 kg of rice purchased at the rate of 14.40/kg. He wants to earn a profit of Rs. 10.45 per kg by selling it. What should be the selling price of the mix per kg?

A) Rs. 22.18 B) Rs. 25.69
C) Rs. 26.94 D) Rs. 27.54
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 25.69

Explanation:

Rate of rice of quantity 280 kg = Rs. 15.60/kg

Rate of rice of quantity 120 kg = Rs. 14.40/kg

He want to earn a profit of Rs. 10.45/kg

Rate of Mix to sell to get profit of 10.45 =  

 

280 x 15.60 + 120 x 14.40280 + 120 + 10.454368 + 1728400 + 10.45=> 15.24 + 10.45= 25.69 

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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 male members are there in the family ? 

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

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 is the mother and hence female. B is the son and hence male. C is the husband and hence male.

 

D in the daughter and hence female. E is the brother and hence male F is the son and hence male.

 

So, there are four males. 

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Q:

How many triangles are there in the following figure?

A) 10 B) 11
C) 12 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12

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If two line pa + b = 2 and 3a + b = 4 are parallel to each other, then what is the value of p ?

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

Explanation:

Given two lines are parallel

pa+b=2

b=-pa+2..........(1)

3a+b=4

b=-3a+4 ...........(2)

m1 = -p

m2= -3

The condition for the two lines to be parallel is m1=m2

p = 3

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Q:

Find the number of ways to arrange 4 people in groups of 3 at a time where order matters?

A) 20 B) 16
C) 24 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 24

Explanation:

P(4,3)= P34= 24

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