Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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Selling price of an article is Rs 494 and discount of 5% is offered. What is the marked price (in Rs)?

A) 524.5 B) 587
C) 520 D) 540
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 520

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The value of x for which the expressions 5x + 17 and 17x - 5 become equal is _____.

A) 11/6 B) -11/6
C) 6/11 D)  -6/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 11/6

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A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
RS, ZA, HI, ?

A) LM B) KL
C) PQ D) PR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) PQ

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If the profit is 20%, then what will be the ratio of cost price to selling price respectively?

A) 4 : 5 B) 5 : 6
C) 2 : 5 D) 3 : 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5 : 6

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In the following question, two statements are given each followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.


Statement:
(I) If we are lucky then things automatically fall in place.
(II) Luck follows only when we work hard.


Conclusions:
(I) Hard work is the key to success.
(II) If you don’t work hard, luck will not follow you.

A) Only conclusion II follows B) Conclusion I and II both follow
C) Neither I nor II follow D) Only conclusion I follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Conclusion I and II both follow

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What is the angle between the two hands of a clock when the time shown by the clock is 8 p.m.?(in degrees)

A) 240 B) 120
C) 60 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 120

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In an army selection process, the ratio of selected to unselected was 6:1. If 90 less had applied and 30 less selected, the ratio of selected to unselected would have been 8:1. How many candidates had applied for the process?

A) 3150 B) 6300
C) 4725 D) 1575
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1575

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Find the odd word/letters/number from the given alternatives

A) Wolf B) Cat
C) Dog D) Fox
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cat

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