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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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The highest score in an inning was  3/11 of the total and the next highest was 3/11 of the reminder . If the score  differ by 9, the total score was :

A) 110 B) 121
C) 132 D) 143
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 121

Explanation:

Let the score be x. Then the highest score = 3x/11.

Reminder = (x - 3x/11) = 8x/11 .Next the highest score = 3/11 of 8x/11 = 24x/121.

3x/11 - 24x/11 = 9 <=> 33x - 24x = 9*121 <=> x= 121..

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In a dinner party both fish and meat were served. Some took only fish and some only meat. There were some vegetarians who did not accept either. The rest accepted both fish and meat. Which of the following Venn-diagrams correctly reflects this situation?

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

Explanation:

The Given situation can be represented as under:

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When 52416 divided by 312 , the quotient is 168. What will be the quotient when 52.416 is  divided by 0.0168 ?

A) 3120 B) 32.10
C) 321.0 D) 3.120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3120

Explanation:

Given, 52416 / 312 = 168.

<=>  52416 / 168 = 312.

52.416 / 0.0168 = 524160 / 168 = 3120.

 

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Calender Puzzle 

calendar puzzle

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

Explanation:

We can't determine the last day of the next month which has 31 days because we don't know the days in present month which may be 30 or 31. And the next month may be March which contains 31 days  which implies that the present month may be February which contains 28 or 29 days.

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A women goes to market with Rs.500 to buy oranges.the prices of the oranges have decreased by 10% so he could buy 2kg more with the amount she had.What was the original price of the oranges ?

A) 22.77 B) 25.77
C) 27.77 D) 29.77
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 27.77

Explanation:

If the price of the oranges decreases by 10%, the woman would save 10% of the money that is Rs.50 to buy the same amount as before.Now in Rs. 50 she can buy 2 kg more, therefore the current price of 1 kg of oranges is Rs25.Now, this current price is after 10% reduction.

 

 

 

Therefore, the original price =  25/0.9  = Rs. 27.77

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In a certain code language Infinite means Size. What is the meaning of  Indefinite in that code language? 

A) Time B) Day
C) Meaning D) Shape
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Time

Explanation:

Something that is infinite is extremely large in amount or degree and if something is indefinite it has not been decided when it will stop  or finish.

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Water flows into a tank 200 m x 160 m through a rectangular pipe of 1.5m x 1.25 m @ 20 kmph . In what time (in minutes) will the water rise by 2 meters?

A) 92min B) 93min
C) 95min D) 96min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 96min

Explanation:

Volume required in the tank = (200 x 150 x 2) cu.m = 60000 cu.m 

Length of water column flown in1 min =(20 x 1000)/60 m =1000/3 m 

Volume flown per minute = 1.5 x 1.25 x (1000/3) cu.m= 625 cu.m. 

Required time = (60000/625)min = 96min

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The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 6% per annum payable half-yearly is

A) 6.06% B) 6.07%
C) 6.08% D) 6.09%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6.09%

Explanation:

Amount of Rs. 100 for 1 year

when compounded half-yearly = Rs.[100*(1+3/100)^2]=Rs.106.09

Effective rate=(106.09-100)%=6.09%

 

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