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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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Find the  surface area of a cuboid 16 m long, 14 m broad and 7 m high

A) 868 sq.cm B) 920 sq.cm
C) 727 sq.cm D) 900 sq.cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 868 sq.cm

Explanation:

 Surface area = [2 (16 x 14 + 14 x 7 + 16 x 7)] sq.cm

= (2 x 434)sq.cm  = 868 sq.cm

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Two goods trains each 520 m long, are running in opposite directions on parallel tracks. Their speeds are 42 km/hr and 36 km/hr respectively. Find the time taken by the slower train to cross the driver of the faster one ?

A) 60 sec B) 48 sec
C) 45 sec D) 34 sec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48 sec

Explanation:

Relative speed = 42 + 36 = 78 km/hr = 653 m/s

Distance = (520 + 520) =1040 mts.

Time = 1040×365= 48 sec

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On 17th March, 1997 Monday falls. What day of the week was it on 17th March, 1996?

A) Monday B) Tuesday
C) Saturday D) Wednesday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Saturday

Explanation:

The year 1996 is a leap year. So, it has 2 odd days. So, the day on 17th March, 1997 will be 2 days beyond the day on 17th March,1996.

Here 17th March, 1997 is Monday. So, 17th March, 1996 is Saturday.

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The ratio of students in a coaching preparing for B.tech and MBA is 4 : 5. The ratio of fees collected from each of B.tech and MBA students is 25 : 16. If the total amount collected from all the students is 1.62 lakh, what is the total amount collected from omly MBA aspirants?

A) Rs. 62,000 B) Rs. 72,000
C) Rs. 82,000 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 72,000

Explanation:

The ratio of fees collected from B.Tech : MBA = 4x * 25y : 5x * 16y 

                                                                  = 100xy : 80xy 

                                                                  = 5xy : 4 xy  = 5k : 4k

 

The amount collected only from MBA students = 49×1.62 lakh = Rs. 72,000

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Observe the dots on a dice (one to six dots) in the following figures. How many dots are contained on the face opposite to that containing four dots?

A) 2 B) 3
C) 6 D) Cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2

Explanation:

We shall assume the dice in fig. (ii) to be rotated so that the 5 dots appear at the same position as in fig. (i) i.e. on RHS face (i.e. on face II as per activity 1) and 1 dot appears at the same position as in fig; (i) i.e. on Front face (i.e. on face I). Then, from the, two figures, 2 dots appear on the top face (i.e. on face V) and 4 dots appear on the Bottom face (i.e. on face VI).

 

Since, these two faces are opposite to each other, therefore, two dots are contained on the face opposite to that containing four dots.

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Proportion of Yuvaraj’s age to Ganguly’s age is 4:3. Yuvaraj willl be 26 years old after 6 years. What is the age of Ganguly now ?

A) 17 years B) 15 years
C) 19 years D) 12 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15 years

Explanation:

Current ages of Yuvaraj = 4A and Ganguly = 3A
So that 4A + 6 = 26
A = 5
Current age of Ganguly = 3A
=> 3 x 5 = 15 years

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If the total number of bikes sold in 2009 was 50000, then by what number was the sales of white bikes less than that of yellow and red bikes put together?

A) 3000 B) 10000
C) 2500 D) 5000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2500

Explanation:
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In a factory there are three types of Machines M1 , M2 and M3 which produces 25%, 35% and 40% of the total products respectively. M1, M2 and M3 produces 2% , 4% and 5% defective products, respectively. What is the percentage of non-defective products?

A) 89% B) 97.1%
C) 96.1% D) 86.1%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 96.1%

Explanation:

Non- defective products

 

25x0.98+35x0.96+40x0.95100 x 100 = 96.1

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