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 street lights be switched off after midnight?

Argument I : No, statistics show that crime and accidents increase if street lights are switched off.
Argument II : Yes, few vehicles ply after midnight, expensive electricity will be wasted.

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: C) if both I and II are strong.

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If CABINET = EIACBTN, then COMPUTE = ____.

A) TPOMECU B) TPOCMEU
C) PTOCMEU D) CMUEOPT
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) TPOCMEU

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Q:

Calculate the sum of squares from 1 to 9.

A) 284 B) 285
C) 385 D) 380
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 285

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Simple interest on a sum of Rs 6800 for 18 months is Rs 2244. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

A) 24 B) 18
C) 20 D) 22
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 22

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Two circles with centres P and Q touch each other externally. A straight line drawn through the point of contact intersects the circle with centre P at A and the circle with centre Q at B. Then, which of the following is true?

A) AP = BQ B) AP | BQ
C) AP || BQ D) AP = 1⁄2 BQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) AP || BQ

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An auto-rickshaw picks a passenger and travels North 6.5 km, then it turns to its left and rides for another 1.5 km, then it turns South and rides for 2.5 km,then it turns to its left and rides 1.5 km. Where is the auto now with respect to its starting position?

A) 9 km North B) 4 km South
C) 4 km North D) 9 km South
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4 km North

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Q:

Select the missing number

A) 58 B) 14
C) 49 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 49

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Find the average of all prime numbers between 20 and 50.

A) 35.857 B) 35.657
C) 34.857 D) 36.657
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 35.857

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