Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument.

Statement : Should zoos be closed down?

Argument I : Yes, imprisoning animals is a crime.
Argument II : No, it is fine if some animals are kept in captivity for sake of entertainment.

A) if only argument I is strong. B) if only argument II is strong.
C) if both I and II are strong. D) if neither I nor II is strong.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) if only argument I is strong.

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A basket contains 300 mangoes . 75 mangoes were distributed among some students . Find the percentage of mangoes left in the basket

A) 70% B) 72%
C) 76% D) 75%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 75%

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If 2x - 2(3 + 4x) < -1 - 2x > -5/3 - x/3; then x can take which of the following values?

A) 1 B) 2
C) -2 D) -1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -1

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If "A" denotes "added to", "C" denotes "divided by", "D" denotes "multiplied by" and "B" denotes "subtracted from", then 72 C 9 D 2 B 6 A 10 = ?

A) 30 B) 20
C) 35 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20

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A sum of Rs. 69 was divided between Jason and Ruhana in the ratio 1:2. How much money did Ruhana get?

A) Rs. 45 B) Rs. 23
C) Rs. 46 D) Rs. 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 46

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A shopkeeper marks the price of an article at Rs. 320. Find the cost price if after allowing a discount of 10%, he still gains 20% on the cost price.

A) Rs. 240 B) Rs. 280
C) Rs. 300 D) Rs. 264
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 240

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A work can be completed by 18 boys in 24 days. If 6 boys leave after working for 12 days, then how many days will be needed to complete the remaining work?

 

A) 12 B) 15
C) 18 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18

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In a certain code language, “TRUMP” is written as “46321” and “GRAIN” is written as “76598”. How is “GRUNT” written in that code language?

 

A) 23684 B) 23847
C) 67834 D) 76384
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 76384

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