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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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An order was placed for the supply of a carpet whose breadth was 6 m and length was 1.44 times the breadth. What be the cost of a carpet whose length and breadth are 40% more and 25% more respectively than the first carpet. Given that the ratio of carpet is Rs. 45 per sq. m ?

A) Rs. 4082.40 B) Rs. 1024.21
C) Rs. 2810.6 D) Rs. 3214
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 4082.40

Explanation:

Length of the first carpet = (1.44)(6) = 8.64 cm

Area of the second carpet = 8.64(1 + 40/100) 6 (1 + 25/100)

= 51.84(1.4)(5/4) sq m = (12.96)(7) sq m

Cost of the second carpet = (45)(12.96 x 7) = 315 (13 - 0.04) = 4095 - 12.6 = Rs. 4082.40

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Ramesh started a software business by investing Rs. 50,000. After six months, Rajesh joined him with a capital of Rs. 75,000. After 3 years, they earned a profit of Rs. 27,000. What was Rajesh's share in the profit?

A) 10,000 B) 15,000
C) 20,000 D) 25,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15,000

Explanation:


Ramesh : Rajesh =(50,000*36) : (75,000*30) =4 : 5.

Therefore, Rajesh's share=Rs.(27,000*5/9)= Rs.15,000.

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Q:

What is the characteristic of the logarithm of 0.0000134?

A) 5 B) -5
C) 6 D) -6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -5

Explanation:

log (0.0000134). Since there are four zeros between the decimal point and
the first significant digit, the characteristic is –5.

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Q:

In how many ways can 100 soldiers be divided into 4 squads of 10, 20, 30, 40 respectively?

A) 1700 B) 18!
C) 190 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of these

Explanation:

100C10 + 90C20 + 70C30 + 40C40 = 100!10!x20!x30!x40!

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Q:

An amount doubles itself in 15 years. what is the rate of interest ?

A) 7.85 % B) 9.41%
C) 6.66 % D) 4.21 %
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6.66 %

Explanation:

Let the principle be Rs. P
As the amount double itself the interest is Rs. P too
So P = P x r x 15/100
=> r = 100/15 = 20/3 % = 6.66 %.

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Two trains of equal length are running on parallel lines in the same direction at 36 km/hr and 26 km/hr. The faster train passes the slower train in 36 sec. The length of each train is ?

A) 28 mts B) 54 mts
C) 24 mts D) 50 mts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 50 mts

Explanation:

Let the length of each train be x mts.

Then, distance covered = 2x mts.

Relative speed = 36 - 26 = 10 km/hr.

= 10 x 5/18 = 25/9 m/sec.

2x/36 = 25/9 => x = 50 mts.

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Q:

Cassock : Priest :: ? : Graduate

A) Gown B) Tie
C) Cap D) Coat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gown

Explanation:

A Christian Priest wears cassock while a Graduate wears gown.

 

Hence, Cassock : Priest :: Gown : Graduate.

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In the following Colour sequence, R stands for Red, Y for Yellow , G for Green, B for Blue and W for white of the sequence is continued, which colour will come next?

 

B B R B R W B R W G B R W G Y B R B R W B R W

A) Yellow B) White
C) Blue D) Green
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Green

Explanation:

B | BR| BRW | BRWG | BRWGY | BR | BRW | BRW

 

Therefore, in the above sequence the next letter is G

 

Answer is Green

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