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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:

The sum of the first 10 prime numbers is

A) even B) odd
C) 0 D) none
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) odd

Explanation:

To find the sum of first 10 prime numbers

First 10 prime numbers = 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29

 

Hence, The sum of the first 10 prime numbers is

(2+3+5+7+11+13+17+19+23+29) = 129 (ODD Number).

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Q:

How many 4-letter words with or without meaning, can be formed out of the letters of the word, 'LOGARITHMS', if repetition of letters is not allowed ?

A) 5040 B) 2525
C) 2052 D) 4521
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5040

Explanation:

The Word LOGARITHMS  contains 10 letters.

To find how many 4 letter words we can form from that = P410 =10x9x8x7 = 5040.

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Q:

In a certain code language, "CONDITION" is written as "@#^$*!*#^". How is "NOTION" written in that code language?

A) ^#!*^# B) ^!#*#^
C) ^#*!#^ D) ^#!*#^
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ^#!*#^

Explanation:
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Q:

A motorboat running upstream takes 8 hours 48 minutes to cover a certain distance, while it takes 4 hours to cover the same distance running downstream. What is the ratio between the speed of the motorboat and speed of the water current respectively?

A) 3:7 B) 7:9
C) 5:4 D) 8:3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8:3

Explanation:

Let the man's rate upstream be x kmph and that downstream be y kmph.

Then, distance covered upstream in 8 hrs 48 min = Distance covered downstream in 4 hrs.

x x 8 4 = (y x 4)
5
44 x =4y
5
 y = 11 x.
5
 Required ratio = y + x : y - x
2 2
   = 16x x 1 : 6x x 1
5 2 5 2
   = 8 : 3
5 5

   = 8 : 3.

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Q:

Find out which of the answer figures (a), (b), (c) and (d) completes the figure matrix ?

A) a B) b
C) c D) d
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a

Explanation:

The number of components in each row either increases or decreases from left to right . In the third row, it increases.

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Q:

Which of the diagrams given below correctly represents the relationship among WOMEN, MOTHERS, SPINSTERS

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

Explanation:
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Q:

In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents 'x', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question.

2 - 12 + 10 x 5 ÷ 12 = ?

A) 32 B) 8
C) 4 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14

Explanation:
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Q:

The ages of Sunitha and Pranitha are 40 years and 60 years, respectively. How many years before the ratio of their ages was 3 : 5?

A) 10 years B) 15 years
C) 18 years D) 24 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10 years

Explanation:

Given the ages of Sunitha and Pranitha are 40 years and 60 years.

Let before 'm' years, their ages be in the ratio of 3 : 5

ATQ,

40-m60-m = 35

=> 200 - 5m = 180 - 3m

=>2m = 20

=> m = 10 years.

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