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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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A certain marathon had 50 people running for first prize, second, and third prize.How many ways are there to correctly guess the first, second, and third place winners?

A) 2 B) 1
C) 4 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

Explanation:

There is 1 way to correctly guess who comes in first, second, and third. There is only one set of first, second and third place winners. You must correctly guess these three people, and there is only one way to do so.

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The edge of three cubes of metal is 3 m, 4 m and 5 m. They are melted and formed into a single cube. Find the edge of the new cube  ?

A) 15 m B) 4 m
C) 6 m D) 9 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6 m

Explanation:

The edge of the new cube is = 33+43+53 = a3 => a = 6 m.

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11M13, 13Q17, ? , 17V22 , 19W23

A) 15U21 B) 15R18
C) 15S19 D) 15T20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15T20

Explanation:

In the given series

 

1st term has odd number starting from 11, So the Series is 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 

 

2nd term has an alphabet follwed by its alpha numeric number in the order +4, +3, +2, +1. So  the Series is M13, Q17, T20, V22, W23

 

Therefore, 15T20 is the answer.

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Q:

An Angry customer wants to meet the senior manager for grievance reporting. What will you do?

A) Talk to him yourself B) Be patient and try to cool him down
C) Try to remove his inconveniences by consulting seniors D) Tell him it is not easy to meet the senior manager
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Be patient and try to cool him down

Explanation:
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In a class 60% of the students pass in English and 45% pass in Hindi. If 25% of them pass in both subjects, what percentage of the students fail in both the subjects?

A) 20% B) 25%
C) 30% D) 15%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20%

Explanation:

Percentage of students passed in English = 60%

Percentage of students passed in Hindi = 45%

Percentage of students passed in both subjects = 25%

ATQ,

Percentage of students passed in only English = 60 - 25 = 35%

Percentage of students passed in only Hindi = 45 - 25 = 20%

Therefore, Percentage of students failed = 100 - (35 + 25 + 20)

= 100 - 80 = 20%.

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The cost price of three varieties of mangoes namely M, N and O is Rs. 20/kg, Rs. 40/kg and Rs. 50/kg respectively. Find the selling price of one kg of mango in which these three varieties of mangoes are mixed in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 such that there is a net profit of 20%?

A) Rs. 47 B) Rs. 49.2
C) Rs. 48.5 D) Rs. 50.3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 49.2

Explanation:

Total cost of all varieties of mangoes = 20 x 2 + 40 x 3 + 50 x 5 = 40 + 120 + 250 = Rs. 410

Then, cost of 1 kg mangoes = 410/10 = Rs. 41

To get 20% profit,

The rate at which the mangoes should be sell = 120/100 x 41 = Rs. 49.2

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The capacity of a tank is 2400 m3.  A pump can be used both for filling and emptying the tank.  The emptying capacity of the pump is 10 m3/minute higher than its filling capacity. And also, the pump needs 8 minutes less to empty the tank than to fill it. Find the filling capacity of the pump. 

A) 46 cub.m/min B) 44 cub.m/min
C) 48 cub.m/min D) 50 cub.m/min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 50 cub.m/min

Explanation:

Let filling capacity of the pump be 'F' m3/min

Then, the filling capacity of the pump will be (F + 10) m3/min

From the given data,

2400F - 2400F+10= 8⇒ 2400 F+10-FF(F+10) =8⇒ F2 + 10F - 3000 = 0⇒ F = 50 m3/min

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Find the simple interest on Rs.600 for 11 months at 5 paisa per month ?

A) Rs. 30 B) Rs. 3.30
C) Rs. 33 D) Rs. 330
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 3.30

Explanation:

I = (600x11x5)/100 = 330 Paise = Rs. 3.30

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