Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if it seems 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 1 : Some wild are carnivores.
Statement 2 : All wild are lions.

Conclusion I : All carnivores are lions.
Conclusion II : Some lions are carnivores.

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

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What is the effective discount (in %) on two successive discounts of 20% and 10%?

A) 30 B) 32
C) 35 D) 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 28

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Study the following histogram of marks in mathematics (out of 50) of students in a class and answer the following questions.

If the pass marks in maths is 31, the number of students who failed in maths is

A) 10 B) 15
C) 20 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15

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PQR is a right angled triangle in which ∠R = 90°. If RS ⊥ PQ, PR = 3 cm and RQ = 4 cm, then what is the value of RS (in cm)?

A) 12/5 B) 36/5
C) 5 D) 2.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12/5

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In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) NPR B) TVW
C) FHJ D) KMO
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) TVW

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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.


Statement: Laugh and the world will laugh with you.


Assumptions:
I. People generally laugh.
II. Laughter symbolises happiness.

A) Only I is an assumption B) Only II is an assumption
C) Both I and II are assumptions D) Neither I nor II is an assumption
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Neither I nor II is an assumption

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Which of the following is in ascending order?

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

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What is the time taken by a 180 m long train running at 54 kmph to cross a man standing on a platform?

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

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