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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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In what time will Rs. 3300 becomes Rs. 3399 at 6% per annum interest compounded half-yearly ?

A) Quarter months B) Half year
C) 2 years D) 1 year
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Half year

Explanation:

3300 ----- 3% ↑ (1st time interval, 99) → 3399.

Here, time interval is given as half-yearly i.e. 6 months.

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Consider the given argument and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

Argument :
X advised Y that if he/she wants to study Management, he/she should join IIM.

Assumption :
1. IIM provides good Management education.
2. X listens to the advice given by Y.

 

A) Both 1 and 2 are implicit B) Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit
C) Only assumption is implicit D) Only assumption 1 is implicit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both 1 and 2 are implicit

Explanation:
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In how many different ways can 6 different balls be distributed to 4 different boxes, when each box can hold any number of ball?

A) 2048 B) 1296
C) 4096 D) 576
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4096

Explanation:

Every ball can be distributed in 4 ways. 

Hence the required number of ways = 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 = 4096

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Q:

Find the missing number in series 1 4 27

A) 125 B) 625
C) 404 D) 256
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 256

Explanation:

It follows the rule that

 

1

 

2x2  

 

3x3x3  

 

4x4x4x4  

 

5x5x5x5x5 

 

So the missing number is 4x4x4x4 = 256.

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There is a family of six persons A, B, C, D, E and F. They are Lawyer, Doctor, Teacher, Salesman, Engineer and Accountant There are two married couples in the family. D, the Salesman is married to the Lady Teacher. The Doctor is married to the Lawyer. F, the Accountant is the son of B and brother of E. C, the Lawyer is the daughter-in-law of A. E is the unmarried Engineer. A is the grandmother of F. What is the profession of B ?

A) Teacher B) Doctor
C) Lawyer D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Doctor

Explanation:

C is the daughter-in-law of A who is the grandmother of F means C is the mother of F But F is the son of B. 

So, B is C's husband. But C, the lawyer is married to the Doctor So, B is the Doctor. F, the Accountant, will be the son of B and C, E is the unmarried Engineer. 

So, the other named couple can be that of grandmother of F. i.e, A and D But D, the Salesman, is married to the Lady Teacher. So, D, the Salesman, is the grandfather of F, father of B and the husband of A, the Lady Teacher. 

Clearly, B is the Doctor. 

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Mr. Karthik drives to work at an average speed of 48 km/hr. Time taken to cover the first 60% of the distance is 20 minutes more than the time taken to cover the remaining distance. Then how far is his office ?

A) 40 km B) 50 km
C) 70 km D) 80 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 80 km

Explanation:

Let the total distance be 'x' km.

Time taken to cover remaining 40% of x distance is   t1=40×x100×48


But given time taken to cover first 60% of x distance is   t2=t1+2060hrs

 t2=60×x100×48

∴60×x100×48= 40×x100×48+2060

 x=80 km.

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Hemavathi gets 3 marks for each right sum and loses 2 marks for each wrong sum. He attempts 35 sums and obtains 60 marks. The number of sums attempted correctly is ?

A) 23 B) 24
C) 25 D) 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 26

Explanation:

Let, Hema attempted 'k' sum correctly, then

k x 3 -2 x(35-k) = 60
5k = 130
k = 26

so 26 correct sums.

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Along a yard 225 metres long, 26 trees are palnted at equal distances, one tree being at each end of the yard. What is the distance between two consecutive trees

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

Explanation:

26 trees have 25 gaps between them,
Required distance (225/25) = 9

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