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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:

12 as a percentage?

A) 50% B) 5%
C) 0.5% D) 0.05%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 50%

Explanation:

1/2 as a percentage means

1/2 = 0.5 in decimal

Now, in percentage means 0.5 x 100% = 50%.

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Q:

The probabilities that drivers A, B and C will drive home safely after consuming liquor are 2 / 5, 3 / 7 and 3 / 4, respectively. What is the probability that they will drive home safely after consuming liquor ?

A) 3/70 B) 4/70
C) 9/70 D) 1/50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9/70

Explanation:

Let A be the event of driver A drive safely after consuming liquor. 

 

Let B be the event of driver B drive safely after consuming liquor. 

 

Let C be the event of driver C drive safely after consuming liquor. 

 

P(A)=2/5,P(B)=3/7,P(C)=3/4

 

The events A, B and C are independent . Therefore,

 

PA∩B∩C=P(A)P(B)P(C)=25*37*34=970

 

Therefore, The probability that all the drivers will drive home safely after consuming liquor is 9/70

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Q:

If w : 0.80 :: 9 : 6, w = ?

A) 2.5 B) 1.1
C) 3.3 D) 1.2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1.2

Explanation:
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Q:

A shop keeper sells an article at a loss of 8%, but when he increases the selling price of the article by Rs. 164 he earns a profit of 2.25% on the cost price. If he sells the same article at Rs. 1760, what is his profit percentage?

A) 2.5% B) 5%
C) 10% D) 7.5%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10%

Explanation:

According to the given data,

Let Cost price of the article be 'cp'

Then,

102.25 cp - 92 cp = 164 x 100

10.25 cp = 16400

cp = 1600

Now, if he sells at Rs. 1760

Profit = 1760 - 1600 = 160

 

Profit% = 160/1600 x 100 = 10%.

 

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Q:

The sum of one-half, one-third and one-fourth of a number exceeds the number by 22. The number is

A) 264 B) 284
C) 215 D) 302
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 264

Explanation:

Let the number be 'x'. Then, from given data

x/2 + x/3 + x/4 = x+22
13x/12 = x+22
x = 264

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Q:

A family consists of six members P, Q, R, X, Y and Z. Q is the son of R but R is not mother of Q. P and R are a married couple. Y is the brother of R. X is the daughter of P. Z is the brother of P. Who is the brother-in-law of R ? 

A) P B) Z
C) Y D) X
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Z

Explanation:

Q is the son of R but R is not the mother. So, R is the Father of Q. P is married to R 

So, P is the wife of R and the mother of Q, X is the daughter of P and hence of R and so she is the Sister of Q, Y is the brother of R and Z is the brother of P. 

It is the husband of P and Z 13 the brother of P So, Z Is the brother-In-law of R 

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Q:

Consider the given statements to be true and decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

 

Statement:


China is a communist country.

 

Conclusions:

 

1. No country in the world has a communist rule.


2. Many other countries in the world have a communist rule.

 

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

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Q:

P, W, Q, X, R, Y, Z and S sit randomly in a circle facing each other. Consider the following information and questions based on it.

 

1. Y sits exactly between Q and R

2. P does not sit next to either X or Z

3. Z is to the immediate right of Q

4. S sits third from left of X and the right of Y.

 

Who sits to the left of S?

A) Z B) X
C) P D) Q
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Z

Explanation:
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