Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

Q:

If (1 / 2.315) = 0.4319, find the value of (1 / 0.0002315).

 

A) 4319 B) 2315
C) 431.9 D) 231.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4319

Explanation:
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Q:

Each consonant in the word TIRADES is replaced by the previous letter in the English alphabet and each vowel is replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet and the new letters are arranged alphabetically. Which of the following will be the fourth from the right end ?

A) S B) Q
C) J D) U
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) J

Explanation:

Given word is TIRADES
Now the consonants T, R, D, S are replaced by S, Q, C, R
And Vowels are I, A, E are replaced by J, B and F
They are arranged alphabetically
New word is BCFJQRS

The fourth letter from the right end is J.

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Q:

The given pie chart represents the annual yield of certain crops in tons.

If the total production is 9000 tons, then the yield of rice is ___ tons.

 

A) 3000 B) 1000
C) 2000 D) 1500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1000

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Q:

Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?

A) 75 B) 85
C) 95 D) 115
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 75

Explanation:

Except 75 , all other numbers have two factors.

115 = 5 x 23

 95  = 5 x 19

 85  = 5 x 17

 75  = 3 x 5 x 5

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Q:

A retailer buys product from a shopkeeper at discount of 40% on the list price (marked price) and sells them to the customer at a discount of 25% on the list price.What is his profit percentage ?

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

Explanation:

Let the list price be Rs.100. 

 

Therefore, the retailer is buying the products at Rs.60 and selling it to the customer at Rs.75, earning a profit of Rs.15.

 

Therefore, his percentage is = 1560x100 = 25%

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Q:

A Rent Rs. 5000 to B for 2 years and Rs. 3000 to C for 4 years on simple interest at the same rate of interest and received Rs. 2200 in all from both of them as interest. The rate of interest per annum is:

A) 5% B) 7%
C) 7.5% D) 10%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10%

Explanation:

 

Let the rate be R% p.a.

 

Then, 5000×r×2100+3000×r×4100=2200

 

Rate = 10% 

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Q:

Ramesh spent Rs. 38460 on the renovation of his home, Rs. 24468 on buying furniture and remaining 28% of the total amount he had as cash with him. What was the total amount ?

A) 87400 B) 92520
C) 88470 D) 90150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 87400

Explanation:

Let X be the total amount with Ramesh

Given 28% of X = Cash remaining

=> Amount spent = 72% of X = 38460 + 24468 = 62928

=> 72% of X = 62928

=>  X = ?

=> X = 87400

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Q:

Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Doctors, Teachers and Engineers?

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

Explanation:

Some teachers can be Doctor and can be Engineer. But there is no common in between Doctor and Engineer. So, option B suits best in which the middle circle denotes teachers.

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