Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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If x = (a/b) + (b/a), y = (b/c) + (c/b) and z = (c/a) + (a/c), then what is the value of xyz  x2  y2  z2?

A) – 4 B) 2
C)  – 1 D) – 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) – 4

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Consider the given statement/s to be true and decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement.

 

Statements: 1. All stenographers are lazy. 2. Some men are stenographers.

Conclusions: I. All lazy people are men. II. Some men are lazy.

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

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 13981 B) 93172
C) 47542 D) 67325
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 67325

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Consider two-digit numbers which remain the same when the digits interchange their positions. What is the average of such two-digit numbers?

 

A) 33 B) 44
C) 55 D) 66
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 55

Explanation:

All such 2 digit numbers are 11,22,33,44....... upto 99

Forms an AP

So sum = n/2(a+l)

= 9/2(11+99)

Average = sum/9 = ½(11+99) = 55

 

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In ΔPQR, ∠QPR = 45° and the bisectors of ∠PQR and ∠PRQ meets at O. What is the value (in degrees) of ∠QOR?

A) 107.5 B) 112.5
C) 117.5 D) 122.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 112.5

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The question below consists of a question and three statements numbered I, II and III given. You have to decide whether the data provided in which of the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Choose your answer from the options based on this.

 

How is M related to R?

I. T, the only son of M, has two sisters.

II. M’s son is the brother of the only sister of R.

III. R and T are children of M.

A) Only I and III B) Only II
C) Either I or II D) Only II and III
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

From all these three statements the gender of M can’t be determined. Hence, we can’t find out how M is related to R

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How many 6's are there in the following sequence that are immediately preceeded by 3 but not immediately followed by 0?

 

3 6 9 0 6 9 3 6 9 3 6 6 3 6 0 6 3 3 6 0

A) 8 B) 3
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

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A sum of money of Rs. 1000 is lent out in two parts in such a way that the interest on one part at 10% per annum for 5 years is equal to another at 5% for 10 years. Calculate the sum lent out at 5%.

A) Rs. 500 B) Rs. 800
C) Rs. 1000 D) Rs. 1200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 500

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