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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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It costs Rs. p each to send the first thousand messsages and Rs. q to send each subsequent one . If r is greater than 1,000, how many Rupees will it cost to send r messages ?

A) 1000 (r - p) + pq B) 1000 p + qr
C) 1000 (r - q) + pr D) 1000(p - q) + qr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1000(p - q) + qr

Explanation:

We need to find the total cost to send r messsages, r > 1000.

The first 1000 messsages will cost Rs.p each (Or) 

The total cost of first 1000 messsages = Rs.1000p

The remaining (r - 1000) messsages will cost Rs.q each (Or)

The cost of the (r - 1000) = Rs.(r - 1000)y

 

Therefore, total cost = 1000p + rq - 1000q

= 1000(p - q) + qr

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Q:

How many days will be there from 26th january 2008, to 15th may 2008(both days are included)?

A) 111 B) 112
C) 110 D) 113
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 111

Explanation:

Number of days = (6 + 29 + 31 + 30 + 15) = 111

2008 is a leap year, number of days in february = 29

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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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An individual deposited 20% of 25% of 30% of what he had into his account with a bank. If he deposited Rs.750, how much was he having initially with him before depositing ?

A) Rs. 38000 B) Rs. 47000
C) Rs. 50000 D) Rs. 35000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 50000

Explanation:

Let 'x' be the amount he had in the bank.

=> 20/100(25/100(30/100(x))) = 750

x = 750 x 8000/120 = Rs. 50000

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What would be the least number of years in which the simple interest on Rs.2600 at % will be an exact number of rupees ?

A) 2 B) 3
C) 4 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

Explanation:

 S.I=Rs.2600*203*1100*t

 S.I=Rs.5203*t

 t=3

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Consider the given arguments as true and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

Argument :
Public smoking is an offence underthe law.

Assumptions :
1. Smoking is injurious to the health of the person who smoke.
2. Smoke is injurious even to others health in the public places.

 

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

Explanation:
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Q:

The compound interest on Rs. 30,000 at 7% per annum is Rs. 4347. The period (in years) is

A) 2years B) 3years
C) 4years D) 5years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2years

Explanation:

 

 

 

Amount = Rs(30000 + 4347) = Rs.34347.

 

 

 

Let the time be n years. Then,

 

 300001+7100n=34347

 

 

 

107100n=3434730000=1144910000=1071002

 

 

 

n= 2years.

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Q:

Loiter : Dwandle :: Impugn : ?

A) Revenge B) Confiscate
C) Gamble D) Challenge
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Challenge

Explanation:

The words in each pair are synonyms of each other.

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