Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

Q:

The current birth rate per thousand is 32, whereas corresponding death rate is 11 per thousand. The net growth rate in terms of population increase in percent is given by :

A) 1.2 % B) 2.1 %
C) 3.1 % D) 1.3 %
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2.1 %

Explanation:

 Net growth on 1000 = (32 - 11) = 21. Net growth on 100 =(21/1000 * 100) %= 2.1%.

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Fill in the missing space with the correct figure.

 

 

A) D B) B
C) A D) C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A

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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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A retailer buys a radio for Rs 225. His overhead expenses are Rs 15. He sellis the radio for Rs 300. The profit percent of the retailer is

A) 10% B) 50%
C) 25% D) 52%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25%

Explanation:

cost price = (225 + 15) = 240 sell price = 300
gain = (60/240)*100 = 25%

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If x : y = 1 : 3, then what will be the ratio of (3y2 + 3x2) : (2y2 - 8x2)?

 

A) 4 : 1   B) 2 : 1  
C) 3 : 1   D) 5 : 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3 : 1  

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What is the right most integer of the expression 65776759 + 54697467  ?

A) 4 B) 6
C) 9 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9

Explanation:

Last digit for the power of 6 is 6 (always)

Power cycle of 7 is 7, 9, 3, 1.

Now 467/4 gives a remainder of 3

Then the last digit is 73 = 3

Last digit is 6 + 3 = 9.

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Q:

Study the following diagram and answer questions based on it.

 

 

The ratio of hockey players to chess players is

A) 9/18 B) 10/18
C) 11/18 D) 15/18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11/18

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Q:

Which of the following statement is sufficient to answer the question ?

 

Find the value of x.

 

Statements :

 

I. Sum of squares of positive consecutive even numbers is 52

II. Difference of the number is 2.

 

A) Both I and II are sufficient B) Only II is sufficient while I is not
C) Only I is sufficient while II is not D) Neither i nor II is sufficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Only I is sufficient while II is not

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