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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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Q:

Which of the following has the most number of divisors?

A) 99 B) 101
C) 176 D) 182
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 176

Explanation:

99 = 1 x 3 x 3 x 11

 

101 = 1 x 101

 

176 = 1 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 11

 

182 = 1 x 2 x 7 x 13

 

So, divisors of 99 are 1, 3, 9, 11, 33, .99

 

Divisors of 101 are 1 and 101

 

Divisors of 176 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 16, 22, 44, 88 and 176

 

Divisors of 182 are 1, 2, 7, 13, 14, 26, 91 and 182.

 

Hence, 176 has the most number of divisors.

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Q:

If each side of a square is increased by 25%, find the percentage change in its area.

A) 56.25% B) 36.25%
C) 16.25% D) 12.25%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 56.25%

Explanation:

Let each side of the square be a. Then, area = .a2
New side =125a100=5a4. New area = 5a42 = 25a216

 

Increase in area = 25a216-a2=9a216
Increase% = 9a216*1a2*100 % = 56.25%.

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Q:

The average age of husband, wife and their child 3 years ago was 27 years and that of wife and the child 5 years ago was 20 years. The present age of the husband is

A) 30 B) 40
C) 50 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

Explanation:

Sum of the present ages of husband, wife and child = (27 x 3 + 3 x 3) years = 90 years.

Sum of the present ages of wife and child (20 x 2 + 5 x 2) years  = 50 years.

Husband's present age = (90 - 50) years = 40 years.

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Q:

If two letters are taken at random from the word HOME, what is the probability that none of the letters would be vowels?

A) 1/6 B) 1/2
C) 1/3 D) 1/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1/6

Explanation:

P(first letter is not vowel) = 24

 

P(second letter is not vowel) = 13

 

So, probability that none of letters would be vowels is = 24×13=16

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Q:

Pointing to a gentleman, Deepak said, "His only brother is the father of my daughter's father." How the gentleman related to Deepak ? 

A) Grandfather B) Father
C) Brother-in-law D) Uncle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Uncle

Explanation:

Father of Deepak's daughter's father — Deepak's father. 

So, the man's brother is Deepak's father or the man is the brother of Deepak's father i.e., Deepak's uncle. 

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Q:

What percent of a day is 3 hours?

A) 14.9% B) 12.5%
C) 15.6%% D) 11.4%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12.5%

Explanation:

Let p% of a day is 3 hrs.

We know that a day has 24 hrs.

=> p x 24/100 = 3

=> p = 300/24

=> p = 12.5%

 

Hence, 3 hrs is 12.5% of a day.

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Q:

If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which is the right figure of the given image?

   4)  None

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

Explanation:
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Q:

A tank is 2/5 full. If 16 litres of water is added to the tank, it becomes 6/7 full. The capacity of the tank is:

A) 28 litres B) 32 litres
C) 35 litres D) 42 litres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 35 litres

Explanation:

Let the capacity of the tank be x litres.

 

Then, (6x/7 - 2x/5) = 16 <=> 30x - 14x = 16*35 <=> x = 35

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