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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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A shopkeeper expects a gain of 45/2 % on his C.P. If his sale was Rs. 392, then find his profit.

A) Rs. 70 B) Rs. 72
C) Rs. 74 D) Rs. 76
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 72

Explanation:

We Know, S.P=100+gain percent100×C.P 

 

 ⇒C.P =100122.50×392

            

Profit = 392−320 = Rs72

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How many arrangements of the letters of the word ‘BENGALI’ can be made if the vowels are never together.

A) 120 B) 640
C) 720 D) 540
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 720

Explanation:

There are 7 letters in the word ‘Bengali of these 3 are vowels and 4 consonants.

 

Considering vowels a, e, i as one letter, we can arrange 4+1 letters in 5! ways in each of which vowels are together. These 3 vowels can be arranged among themselves in 3! ways.

 

Total number of words = 5! x 3!= 120 x 6 = 720

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative 

Assertion (A) : Inside the earth metals are present in molten state. 

Reason (R)   : Earth absorbs the sun's rays. 

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

Explanation:

Inside the earth, the high temperature and pressure keeps the metals in molten state. The earth does not absorb the sun's rays but reflects them. 

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96 is divided into two parts in such a way that seventh part of first and ninth part of second are equal. Find the smallest part ?

A) 42 B) 54
C) 46 D) 58
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 42

Explanation:

Let x and y be the two parts of 96.

x/7 = y/9 => x:y = 7:9

=> The smallest part is = 7/16 x 96 = 42.

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Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the given classes.

Cricketer, Footballer, Indian

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

Explanation:
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A bar graph showing the heights of six mountain peaks. Study the bar graph and answer questions.

When the heights of the given peaks are written in ascending order, what is the average of the middle two peaks?

A) 7950 m B) 7560 m
C) 7650 m D) 7850 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7850 m

Explanation:
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6 boys and 8 girls can do job in 10 days , 26 boys & 48 women do work in 2 days. Find time taken by 15 boys and 20 girls to do same work ?

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

Explanation:

One day work of 6 boys and 8 girls is given as 6b + 8g = 1/10 -------->(I)

 


One day work of 26 boys and 48 women is given as 26b + 48w = 1/2 -------->(II)

 

Divide both sides by 2 in (I) and then multiply both sides by 5

Now we get, 15b + 20g = 1/4.

Therefore, 15 boys and 20 girls can do the same work in 4 days.

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A piece of ribbon 4 yards long is used to make bows requiring 15 inches of ribbon for each. What is the maximum number of bows that can be made?

A) 8 B) 9
C) 10 D) 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9

Explanation:

The maximum number of bows will be 4 yards (= 4 x 36 inches) divided by 15 inches.

This gives 9.6. But as a fraction of a bow is no use, we can only make 9 bows.

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