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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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The average temperature of Monday to Wednesday was 37 C and of Tuesday to Thursday was 34 C. If the temperature on Thursday was 4/5 th of that of Monday, the temperature on Thursday was ?

A) 35 c B) 36 c
C) 34 c D) 32 c
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 36 c

Explanation:

Monday + Tuesday + Wednesday = 37 x 3 -----------(1)
Tuesday + Wednesday + Thursday = 34 x 3---------(2)
Thursday = 4/5 of Monday ------------------(3)
subtract eqn (1) from (2) we get,
Thursday - Monday = -9
=> Monday - Thursday = 9.......(4)
From (3) & (4), we get

So,Thursday = 36 C

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Which of the following groups of alphabets should replace the blank spaces so that the group of alphabets, given in bold, follow a logical pattern from the preceding and the following group of alphabets?

b w _ y z a,  d s t u v _ ,  _ o p q r e 

A) x, e, d B) x, c, f
C) x, e, n D) x, c, d
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) x, c, f

Explanation:

b w x y z a d s t u v cf o p q r e

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If the simple interest on a sum of money at 5% per annum for 3 years is Rs. 1200, find the compound interest on the same sum for the same period at the same rate.

A) Rs.1251 B) Rs.1261
C) Rs.1271 D) Rs,1281
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.1261

Explanation:

Clearly, Rate = 5% p.a .,

Time = 3 years

S.I =Rs.1200.

So,Principal

=Rs.(100 x 1200/3x5)

=Rs.8000.

 

Amount

=Rs.[8000 x (1+5/100)³]

=Rs(8000x21/20x21/20x21/20)

= Rs.9261

 

C.I

=Rs.(9261-8000)

=Rs.1261.

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Q:

Three friends Rudra, Siva and Anvesh start to run around a circular stadium. They complete a revolution in 24, 36 and 30 seconds respectively. After how many minutes will they meet at the starting point ?

A) 60 B) 120
C) 360 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6

Explanation:

For this we have to find the LCM of 24, 36 and 30

LCM of 24, 36 and 30 = 360 sec

360/60 min = 6 minutes.

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Q:

If a quarter kg of potato costs 60 paise, how many paise will 200 gm cost?

A) 48 paise B) 54 paise
C) 56 paise D) 72 paise
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 48 paise

Explanation:

Let the required weight be x kg.

 

 

 

Less weight, Less cost (Direct Proportion)

 

 

 

 250 : 200 :: 60 : x   =>    250 x x = (200 x 60)

 

 

 

=>

 

 

 

=> x = 48.

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Q:

40% of 80?

A) 36 B) 32
C) 42 D) 44
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 32

Explanation:

Here 40% of 80 is given as

40100 x 80 = 8 x 4 = 32

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Q:

Read the given statements carefully and answer the question.

 

Taxes on eating out have been increased. Eating out is not an act of the luxurious. Over-worked and time-pressed poor also need to eat out.

 

A) The poor enjoy the luxury of eating out B) Eating out is luxury for the poor
C) Eating out is need-based for the poor also D) Tax on eating out must be reduced
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Eating out is need-based for the poor also

Explanation:
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Q:

Find the probability of selecting exactly 2 children when four persons are choosen at random from a group of 3 men, 2 woman and 4 children.

A) 9/29 B) 10/21
C) 12/21 D) 14/19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10/21

Explanation:

4 persons can be selected from 9 in 9C4 ways =126

 

Fvaourable events =4C2*5C2 =60

 

So,required probability = 60/126 = 10/21

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