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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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Two cylindrical buckets have their diameters in the ratio 3:1 and their heights are as 1: 3. Find the ratio of their volumes.

A) 2:1 B) 3:1
C) 4:1 D) 5:1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3:1

Explanation:

v1v2=r12×h1r22×h2 

 

d1 = 2r1 and d2 = 2r2 are diameters

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Consider the given statement to be true and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit.

 

Statement :

 

A traffic board reads 'Speed thrills but kills'.

 

Assumptions :

 

1. Drive fast and experience the thrill

2. Fast driving will attract heavy fine.

 

A) Both assumptions 1 and 2 are implicit B) Only assumption1 is implicit
C) Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit D) Only assumption 2 is implicit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit

Explanation:
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Q:

Nitin correctly remembers that Nidhi's birthday is before Friday but after Tuesday. Dheeraj correctly remembers that Nidhi's birthday is after Wednesday but before Saturday. On which of the following days does Nidhi's birthday definitely fall?

A) Monday B) Tuesday
C) Wednesday D) Thursday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Thursday

Explanation:

According to Nitin, Nidhi's birthday falls on Wednesday or Thursday    ---------(i)

According to Dheeraj , Nidhi's birthday falls on Thursday or Friday      ---------(ii)

From (i) and (ii), Nidhi's birthday falls on Thursday.

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There are two numbers such that the sum of twice the first number and thrice the second number is 300 and the sum of thrice the first number and twice the second number is 265. Which is the largest number ?

A) 24 B) 39
C) 85 D) 74
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 74

Explanation:
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Q:

How many numbers up to 101 and 300 are divisible by 11  ?

A) 18 B) 20
C) 19 D) 17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18

Explanation:

(300 – 101)/11 = 199/11 = 18 1/11

18 Numbers.

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Determine the total number of five-card hands that can be drawn from a deck of 52 cards.

A) 2589860 B) 2598970
C) 2598960 D) 2430803
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2598960

Explanation:

When a hand of cards is dealt, the order of the cards does not matter. If you are dealt two kings, it does not matter if the two kings came with the first two cards or the last two cards. Thus cards are combinations. There are 52 cards in a deck and we want to know how many different ways we can put them in groups of five at a time when order does not matter. The combination formula is used.

C(52,5) = 2,598,960

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There are 15 lines in plane. How many intersections (Maximum) can be made ?

A) 55 B) 105
C) 215 D) 148
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 105

Explanation:

First line will cut all other 14, similarly second will cut 13, and so on
Total = 14+13+12+11+10+9+8+7+6+5+4+3+2+1 = 105.

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If a cellphone is purchased for Rs.490 and sold for Rs.465.50 find the loss percentage?

A) 10 B) 5
C) 20 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5

Explanation:

loss = C.P - S.P = 490 - 465.50 =24.50 

loss % = (loss x 100)/C.P = (24.50 x 100)/490 = 5%

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