Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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The difference between simple and compound interest (compounded annually) on a sum of money for 3 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 93. The sum (in Rs.) is:

A) 30000 B) 30300
C) 3000 D) 3030
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3000

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Q:

In a certain code language, “HORN” is written as “54” and “RHYM” is written as “63”. How is “PURE” written in that code language?

 

A) 60   B) 59  
C) 58   D) 61  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 59  

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If 2560.256 = 25.6x, then what will be the value of x?

A) 2.56 B) 25.6
C) 0.256 D) 0.0256
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 0.0256

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In what ratio must a mixture of 11% sugar strength be mixed with that of 25% sugar strength so as to get a new mixture of 13% sugar strength?

A) 5:1 B) 6:1
C) 7:2 D) 10:3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6:1

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Given below is a statement followed by some conclusions. You have to take the given statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with the commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the given statement.

 

Statement :

 

According to a recent health survey, people who exercise for atleast half an hour every day are less prone to life style diseases.

 

Conclusions :

 

I. Moderate exercise is essential to lead a healthy life.

II. Everyone with no exercise on their routine suffer from lifestyle diseases.

 

 

A) Only conclusion I follows B) Only conclusion II follows
C) Both I and II follow D) Neither of them follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only conclusion I follows

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Pipes A and C can fill an empty cistern in 32 and 48 hrs, respectively while Pipe B can drain the filled cistern in 24hrs. If the three pipes are turned on together when the cistern is empty, how many hrs will it take for the cistern to be 2/3 full?

A) 96 B) 64
C) 72 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 64

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Q:

A shop keeper earns a profit of 12% on selling a book at 10% discount on the printed price. The ratio of cost price to the printed price of the book is

A) 45:56 B) 50:61
C) 99:125 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 45:56

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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.

 

AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?

 

A) EU B) EV
C) FW D) GV
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) EV

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