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What are Different sections in Aptitude and Reasoning Question and Answers?

In this highly competitive world, Aptitude and reasoning tests are prominently important. Typically, there are multiple sections in this type of tests. Broadly they are: Verbal Reasoning(Mental Ability, Logical Deduction), Non-Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude(Data interpretation, Arithmetic Ability).


Why Aptitude and Reasoning Questions?

Aptitude and Reasoning tests simply mean to measure or determine a person's ability in a particular skill or field of knowledge. These days most of Aptitude and Reasoning tests are in online format. With proper practice of these aptitude tests, They are easy to crack. Preparing for Aptitude and Reasoning tests will often avoid disappointments in Entrance Exams for various competitive exams and job interviews.


What type of questions are there in Aptitude and Reasoning tests?

Aptitude and Reasoning tests consists of various Arithmetic, Data interpretation, Diagrammatic and Psychometric question and answers. Though these tests seem confusing at first, with proper practice and applied logic, they are very easy to crack. Later, it becomes interesting to solve such puzzles. Most of these are based on a particular sequence, hence it is important to understand the sequence to solve the problem. Practicing these more and more will yield better results.

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If 36 men can do a piece of work in 25 hours, in how mwny hours will15 men do it?

A) 40 B) 50
C) 60 D) 70
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 60

Explanation:

Let the required no of hours be x. Then

 

Less men , More hours    (Indirct Proportion)

 

Therefore,  15:36 ::25:x 

=> (15 x X)=(36 x 25)  => x = 60

 

Hence, 15 men can do it in 60 hours.

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If 1!9 = -80, 2!8 = -60 and 8!1 = 70, then find the value of 3!2 = ?

 

A) -20   B) -120  
C) 100   D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10

Explanation:
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Q:

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.

2187, 729, 243, 81, 27, ?

A) 10 B) 9
C) 13 D) 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9

Explanation:
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Q:

A tap can fill a tank in 6 hours. After half the tank is filled, three more similar taps are opened. What is the total time taken to fill the tank completely?

A) 3 hrs 15 min B) 3 hrs 45 min
C) 4 hrs 15 min D) 4 hrs 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3 hrs 45 min

Explanation:

Time taken by one tap to fill half of the tank = 3 hrs.

 

  Part filled by the four taps in 1 hour =4*1/6 =2/3

 

Remaining part =1-12=12

 

23:12::1:x

 

=> x = 12*1*32=34

 

So, total time taken = 3 hrs. 45 mins.

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If in the word 'DISTURBANCE', the first letter is interchanged with the last letter, the second letter is interchanged with the tenth letter and so on, which letter would come after the letter T in the newly formed word ?

A) S B) I
C) T D) N
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) S

Explanation:

The new letter sequence is E C N A B R U T S I D

Clearly, S comes after T

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Q:

The difference between the compound interest and the simple interest accrued on an amount of Rs. 18,000 in 2 years was Rs. 405. What was the rate of interest p.c.p.a. ?

A) 12% B) 13%
C) 14% D) 15%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15%

Explanation:

Let the rate be R% p.a. Then,

 

18001+R1002-1800-1800*R*2100=405

1800100+R210000-1-2R100=405

 1800100+R2-10000-200R10000=405

⇔

95*R2=405 ⇔R2=405*59=225⇔R=15 
Rate = 15%.

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Q:

Read the data given and answer the following questions

 

In a class of 60 students:

 

42 like Maths,

32 like English,

12 like neither Maths nor English

 

How many students like both Maths and English?

A) 28 B) 26
C) 16 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 26

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The area of a rectangle is 460 square metres. If the length is 15% more than the breadth, what is the breadth of the rectangular field?

A) 20 m B) 30 m
C) 40 m D) 50 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20 m

Explanation:

Let breadth=x meters.   Then, Length =115x100 meters 

Given that, x×115x100=460  

=> x = 20  

Breadth = 20 

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