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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:

Jackie deposits $325 in an account that pays 4.1% interest compounded annually. How much money will Jackie have in her account after 3 years?

A) 346.64 B) 356.64
C) 366.64 D) 376.64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 366.64

Explanation:

A=P(1+r)^t

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Q:

The price of a car is increased by 25%, by how much percent, must the new price of this car be decreased to restore its original price ?

A) 20% B) 24%
C) 21% D) 25%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20%

Explanation:

Suppose that the original price of the car = Rs. x 

Then new price of the car

=> (x) + (x ×25/100) = Rs. 5x/4 

To restore the original price, the new price must be decreased by

5x/4 − x = x/4

So required percentage =(x/4)/(5x/4) × 100%

= 20%

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Q:

A sum was invested for 3 years at simple interest at a certain rate. Had it been invested at 4% higher rate of interest, it would have fetched Rs 600 more. The sum is

A) Rs 4000 B) Rs 4950
C) Rs 5000 D) Rs 5150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 5000

Explanation:

Let the rate of interest be R

(Interest at rate (R+4)%)–(Interest at R%)

= 600(PT(R+4)/100) –(PTR/100)

= 6003PR +12P –3PR = 60000

12P = 60000

P = 5000

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Q:

Priya cycles 5 km North, then turns East and cycles 4 km, then turns South and cycles 5 km, then turns to her right and cycles 6 km. Where is she now with reference to her starting position?

A) 2 km East B) 2 km West
C) 10 km West D) 10 km East
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2 km West

Explanation:
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Q:

If a quarter kg of carrots costs 60 paise, how many paise will 200 gms cost ?

A) 78 paise B) 48 paise
C) 54 paise D) 62 paise
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48 paise

Explanation:

Quarter of Kg means 250 gm

Less weight, less price (Direct Proportion)

So,

250 : 200 :: 60 : x => x = 48

So 200 gm will cost 48 paise.

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Q:

What is 15 of 80 with simple method and examples?

A) 12.5% B) 18.75%
C) 16.55% D) 17.80%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 18.75%

Explanation:

Given that to find 15 of 80

=> What % of 80 is 15

Let it be 'p'

=> p% of 80 = 15

=> p x 80100 = 15⇒p = 15 x 10080⇒p = 150080 = 18.75

 

Therefore, 15 is 18.75% of 80 => 18.75% of 80 = 15

 

Example::

Now, in the similar way we can find 15% of 80 =?

=> 15x80/100 = p

=> p = 4 x 3 = 12

 

Therefore, 15% of 80 = 12

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Q:

One hour is what percent of a day?

A) 5.6% B) 4.16%
C) 3.35% D) 6.7%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4.16%

Explanation:

A day has 24 hrs

=> If 24 hrs - 100

Then 1 hr = ?

100/24 = 4.16%

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Q:

If the first and third letters in the word 'ANNIHILATION' are interchanged , also the second and fourth, the fifth and seventh and so on, then which of the following letter would be the 6th from the left?

A) I B) L
C) A D) H
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A

Explanation:

A N N I H I L A T I O N  => N I A N L A H I O N T I

 

After changes,  A is 6th from left.

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