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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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Compound interest on a certain sum of money at 20% per annum for 2 years is Rs.5995. What is the SI on the same money at 8% per annum for 6 years ?

A) Rs. 5989 B) Rs. 6540
C) Rs. 7844 D) Rs. 6789
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 6540

Explanation:

Given C.I = 5984, R = 20% , T = 2yrs

 C.I = P1+201002-1

 

5984 = 

 

=> P = (5995x25)/11

 

P = Rs. 13625

 

Now S.I = PTR/100

 

SI = (13625 x 8 x 6)/100 = Rs. 6540

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A straight fence is to be constructed from posts 6 inches wide and separated by lengths of chain 5 feet long. If a certain fence begins and ends with a post, which of the following could be the length of the fence in feet? (12 inches = 1 foot).

A) 17 B) 18
C) `19 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 17

Explanation:

The fence will consist of one more post than there are chains. (e.g. P-c-P-c-P).

Therefore, a total length has to be a multiple of the length of the chain plus one post (5.5) plus one post extra.We have length = (5.5n + 0.5), where n can be any positive whole number. If n= 3, length =17

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What will be the value of  25.7322-15.7322

A) 214.64 B) 314.64
C) 414.64 D) 412.64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 414.64

Explanation:

Can be easily solved with following formula

 

a2-b2=a-b×a+b

= (25.732 - 15.732 ) x (25.732 + 15.732)

=414.64

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The area of a square is 49 mm. What is the length of each side?

A) 5mm B) 6mm
C) 7mm D) 8mm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7mm

Explanation:

A=S2

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Two trains are running with speeds 30 kmph and 58 kmph respectively in the same direction. A man in the slower train passes the faster train in 18 seconds. Find the length of the faster train?

A) 105 mts B) 115 mts
C) 120 mts D) 140 mts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 140 mts

Explanation:

Speeds of two trains = 30 kmph and 58 kmph

=> Relative speed = 58 - 30 = 28 kmph = 28 x 5/18 m/s = 70/9 m/s

Given a man takes time to cross length of faster train = 18 sec

 

Now, required Length of faster train = speed x time = 70/9  x  18 = 140 mts.

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In the following question, a matrix of certain characters is given.These characters follow a certain trend, row-wise or column wise.Find out this trend and choose the missing character accordingly.

1 7 9
2 14 ?
3 105 117

A) 26 B) 20
C) 16 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12

Explanation:

 

 

In the first column, 2 x 1 + 1 = 3.
In the second column, 14 x 7 + 7 = 105.
Let the missing number in the third column be y.
Then, y x 9 + 9 = 117 or  9y = 108  or  y = 12.

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The Age of Ashok , Deepak and Ramu are in the proportion of 3:5:6. If the difference between the ages of Deepak and Ramu is 5 years . what is Ashok's age in years?

Answer

Suppose the ages of Ashok, Deepak and Ramu are 3x, 5x and 6x years respectively.


   


Hence , Ashok's age =  =  = 15 years

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From a bunch of flowers having 16 red roses and 14 white roses, four flowers have to be selected. In how many different ways can they be selected such that at least one red rose is selected?

A) 27405 B) 26584
C) 26585 D) 27404
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 27404

Explanation:

Given total 16 Red roses and 14 White roses = 30 roses

 

Four flowers have to be selected from 30 i.e,  C430= 27405 Ways 

 

Now, atleast one Red rose is selected i.e, 27405(total) - 1(all four are white roses)  = 27404 ways. 

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