Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

Q:

The ages of X and Y are in the proportion of 6:5 and total of their ages is 44 years. The proportion of their ages after 8 years will be

A) 3:6 B) 6:3
C) 8:7 D) 9:5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8:7

Explanation:

Let current ages of X and Y correspondingly, is 6A & 5A
Given: 6A + 5A = 44
=> A = 4
Proportion of ages after 0.8 decades will be
6A + 8 : 5A + 8   32:28 (or) 8:7

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Rs.1500 is divided into two parts such that if one part is invested at 6% and the other at 5% the whole annual interest from both the sum is Rs.85. How much was lent at 5% ?

A) Rs. 500 B) Rs. 245
C) Rs. 1250 D) Rs. 635
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 500

Explanation:

(kx5x1)/100 + [(1500 - k)x6x1]/100 = 85

5k/100 + 90 – 6k/100 = 85

k/100 = 5

=> k = 500

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With an average speed of 40 km/hr, a train reaches its destination in time. If it goes with an average speed of 35 km/hr, it is late by 15 minutes. Find the length of the total journey?

A) 70 kms B) 60 kms
C) 45 kms D) 30 kms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 70 kms

Explanation:

Let the time taken by train be 't' hrs.

Then,

40t = 35t + 1560

40t = 35t + 35/4

t = 7/4 hrs

Therefore, Required length of the total journey d = s x t

= 40 x 7/4

= 70 kms.

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An assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.

 

Assertion (A) : The Indian Constitution came into force with effect from 26th January 1950.

 

Reason (R) : 26th January is celebrated as the Republic day.

 

A) A is true but R is false B) A is false but R is true
C) Both A and R are false D) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Explanation:
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A rectangular field is to be fenced on three sides leaving a side of 20 feet uncovered.If the area of the field is 680 sq.ft, how many feet of fencing will be required?

A) 44ft B) 88ft
C) 22ft D) 11ft
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 88ft

Explanation:

Given that length and area, so we can find the breadth.

 Length  x  Breadth = Area 

 => 20  x  Breadth = 680 

=> Breadth = 34 feet 

Area to be fenced = 2B + L = 2 (34) + 20 = 88 feet

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Q:

Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it.

 

There are six members in a family. One couple has parents and their children in the family. Arjun is the son of Raju and Elamathi is the daughter of Arjun. Divya is the daughter of Rani who is the mother of Elamathi and Banu is the mother of Arjun.

 

Which of the following pairs is the parents of the children?

A) Raju & Banu B) Arjun & Banu
C) Raju & Rani D) Arjun & Rani
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Arjun & Rani

Explanation:
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Q:

There are 6 bowlers and 9 batsmen in a cricket club. In how many ways can a team of 11 be selected so that the team contains at least 4 bowlers?

A) 1170 B) 1200
C) 720 D) 360
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1170

Explanation:

Possibilities     Bowlers      Batsmen         Number of ways

 

                         6               9

 

         1              4                7              (6C4*9C7)

 

         2              5                6              6C5*9C6

 

         3              6                5              6C6*9C5

 

6C4*9C7 = 15 x 36 = 540

 

6C5*9C6 = 6 x 84 = 504

 

 6C6*9C5= 1 x 126 = 126

 

Total = 1170

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The ratio of the ages of Maala and Kala is 4 : 3. The total of their ages is 2.8 decades. The proportion of their ages after 0.8 decades will be [1 Decade = 10 years]

A) 4:3 B) 12:11
C) 7:4 D) 6:5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6:5

Explanation:

Let, Maala’s age = 4A and Kala’s age = 3A
Then 4A + 3A = 28
A = 4
Maala’s age = 16 years
and Kala’s age = 12 years
Proportion of their ages after 8 is = (16 + 8) : (12 + 8)
= 24 : 20
= 6 : 5

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