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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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Determine the exact and ordinary simple interest on a 90-day loan of $8000 at 812 %

A) 150$ B) $160
C) $170 D) $180
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) $170

Explanation:

Exact interest, I= prt = $8000 × 0.085 × 90/365 = 167.67

 

Ordinary Interest, I= Prt = $8000 x 0.085 x 90/360 = 170

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In a certain code language, '851' means 'good sweet fruit' ; '783' means 'good red rose' and '341' means 'rose and fruit'. Which of the following digits stands for 'sweet' in that language ?

A) 8 B) 5
C) 1 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5

Explanation:

Justification:      

In the first and second statements, the common code digit is '8' and the commmon word is 'good'.

So, '8' means 'good'.
In the first and third statements, the common code digit is '1' and the common word is 'fruit'.
So, '1' means 'fruit'.
Thus, in the first statement, '5' means 'sweet'.

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Q:

Heart : Pericardium :: Brain : ?

A) Head B) Bones
C) Cranium D) Skull
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Cranium

Explanation:

Second is a bony protective covering for the first. Here pericardium protects Heart and Cranium protect Brain.

 

Hence, Heart : Pericardium :: Brain : Cranium.

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Q:

The 'M' Cooperative housing society has put up a notice at its gate that sales persons are not allowed inside the society

Assumptions: 

1. All the sales persons stay away from 'M' Cooperation society

2. The security guard posted at the gate may be able to stop the sales persons entering the society

A) Only 1 is true B) Only 2 is true
C) Either 1 or 2 is true D) Both 1 and 2 follow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both 1 and 2 follow

Explanation:

Since both the assumptions follow from the given statement,So both 1 and 2 are implicit

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Q:

What do you understand by - 'If K is there L has to be there'

A) K & L will always be together B) K is not there, then L will not be there
C) k is there, then L will also be there D) K & L will always be not together
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) k is there, then L will also be there

Explanation:

This would not mean that K and L will always be together. It just implies that, if K is there, then L will also be there.

At the same time, it can happen that L is there but K isn't.

Remember, the condition is on K, not on L.

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Find the speed of stream if a boat covers 36 km in downstream in 6 hours which is 3 hours less in covering the same distance in upstream?

A) 1.5 kmph B) 1 kmph
C) 0.75 kmph D) 0.5 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 kmph

Explanation:

Speed of the boat upstream = 36/9 = 4 kmph

Speed of the boat in downstream = 36/6 = 6 kmph

Speed of stream = 6-4/2 = 1 kmph

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Rs.1500 is divided into two parts such that if one part is invested at 6% and the other at 5% the whole annual interest from both the sum is Rs.85. How much was lent at 5% ?

A) 500 B) 600
C) 450 D) 550
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 500

Explanation:

Let the lent at 5% be 'A'

(A x 5 x 1)/100 + [(1500 - A)x 6 x 1]/100 = 85

5A/100 + 90 – 6A/100 = 85

A/100 = 5

=> A = 500

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Four persons are to be choosen from a group of 3 men, 2 women and 4 children. Find the probability of selecting 1 man,1 woman and 2 children.

A) 2/7 B) 3/7
C) 4/7 D) 3/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2/7

Explanation:

Total number of persons = 9

 

Out of 9 persons 4 persons can be selected in 9C4 ways =126

 

1 man,1 woman and 2 children can be selected in 3C1*2C1*4C1 ways =36

So,required probability = 36/126 =2/7

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