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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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Q:

What will be the day on 18th Feb,2016? 

A) Friday B) Thursday
C) Saturday D) Wednesday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Thursday

Explanation:

18 Feb, 2016 = (2015 years + Period from 1.1.2016 to 18.2.2016)

 

Odd days in 1600 years = 0

Odd days in 400 years = 0

15 years = (12 ordinary years + 3 leap year) = (12 x 1 + 3 x 2)= 4 odd days

 

Jan  Feb

(31 + 18 ) = 49 days

49 days = (7 weeks + 0 day)= 0 odd day.

 

Total number of odd days = (0 + 0 + 4 + 0) = 4 odd day.

 

Given day is Thursday

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Q:

Arun’s weight is 140% of Akhil’s weight. Nani’s weight is 90% of Shreyon’s weight. Shreyon’s weight is twice as much as Akhil’s. What percentage of Arun’s weight is Nani’s weight?

A) 76% B) 77%
C) 78% D) 79%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 78%

Explanation:

Let Akhil's weight = p kg

=> Shreyon's weight = 2p kg

Nani's weight = 0.9 x 2p = 1.8p kg

=> Arun's weight = 1.4p kg

Required percentage = 1.4p1.8p x 100

= 77.8%

~= 78%

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Q:

Two dice are tossed. The probability that the total score is a prime number is :

A) 1/6 B) 1/2
C) 5/12 D) 3/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5/12

Explanation:

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Q:

If Reena’s age was twice of her present age, when subtracted from four times three years from hence, with three times the three years before her present age. What will be her age after one year ?

A) 22 yrs B) 21 yrs
C) 20 yrs D) 24 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 22 yrs

Explanation:

Let Reena’s present age be 'K' yrs.
Given:{(K+3) x 4} - {(K-3) x 3)}
=> K = 21 yrs
So her present age is 21 yrs.
Then, her age after 1 year is 22 yrs.

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Q:

What are the Multiples of 6 and the Common Multiples of 4 and 6?

A) 12, 34, 42 B) 12, 18, 36,
C) 6, 4, 14 D) 4, 8, 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12, 18, 36,

Explanation:

The Multiples of 6 are 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60.

The Multiples of 4 are 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60.

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The Common Multiples of 4 & 6 upto 60 numbers are given as 12, 24, 36, 48, 60.

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Q:

The presence ofcalcium in milk makes it white.Rice,too,is white.Therefore rice also contains calcium

A) False B) Probably true
C) True D) Can't say
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Can't say

Explanation:
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Three men, four women and six children can complete a work in 9 days. A women does  double the work a man does and a child does half the work a man does. How many women alone can complete this work in 9 days?

A) 7 B) 8
C) 9 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7

Explanation:

Given (3 Men + 4 Women + 6 Children) -----> 9 days

But W = 2M and C = M/2

Now, convert Men and Children into Women by

3W2 + 4W + 6W4=> 32 + 4 + 32 = 7 Women 

Therefore, 7 women alone can complete this work in 9 days.

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The average of the ages of Sumit, Krishna and Rishabh is 43 years and the average of the ages of Sumit, Rishabh and Rohit is 49 years. If Rohit is 54 years old, what is Krishna'a age ? 

A) 48 yrs B) 42 yrs
C) 40 yrs D) 36 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 36 yrs

Explanation:

Let present ages of Sumit=w, Krishna=x, Rishabh=y and Rohit=z , then
w+x+y = 43x3 = 129 ---(i) and
w+y+z = 49x3 = 147 ---(ii)
Subtracting (i) from (ii), (w+y+z) - (w+x+y)=147 -129 , z- x =18 ---(iii)
Given Rohit's age => z = 54, so from (iii), x = 54-18 = 36

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