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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:

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:

The value of 13log10125 - 2log104 + log1032 :

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 4/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

Explanation:
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Q:

What is the place value of 0 in 103?

A) 0 B) 100
C) 10 D) 103
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0

Explanation:

The place value of 0 in 103 is given by the product of digits place in the number and the digit.

Here 0 is in 10's place in 103

=> 0 x 10 = 0.

 

Hence, The place value of 0 in 103 = 0.

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Q:

 0.204×420.07×3.4 is equal to:

A) 1/6 B) 0.06
C) 0.6 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6

Explanation:

0.204×420.07×3.4=8568238=36 =6

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Q:

The area of a square is equal to the area of a rectangle. The length of the rectangle is 5 cm more than a side of the square and its breadth is 3 cm less than the side of the square. What is the perimeter of the rectangle ? 

A) 15 cm B) 18 cm
C) 34 cm D) 26 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 34 cm

Explanation:

Let the side of the square be 's' cm

 

length of rectangle = (s+5) cm

 

breadth of rectangle = (s-3)cm

 

(s+5) (s-3) = 

 

s2 - 5s - 3s - 15 = s2 

 

2s = 15

 

Perimeter of rectangle = 2(L+B) = 2(s+5 + s–3) = 2(2s + 2)

 

= 2(15 + 2) = 34 cm 

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Rishi bought 30 kg of sugar at the rate of Rs. 9 per kg and 45 kg of sugar at the rate of Rs. 10 per kg. He mixed both type of sugar and sold the mixture at the rate of Rs. 9.75 per kg. What was his gain or loss in the selling of whole sugar?

A) Rs. 10.75 B) Rs. 11.25
C) Rs. 12 D) Rs. 13.50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 11.25

Explanation:

Total quantity of sugar = 45 + 30 = 75

Gain or loss can be calculated as

9.75 x 75 - (30 x 9 + 45 x 10)

= 731.25 - 720

= 11.25

 

Hence, in the overall transaction, Rishi got Rs. 11.25 gain.

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A Woman’s downstream swimming rate is thrice of her upstream swimming rate. If she covers 12 km upstream in 2.5 hours, what distance she will cover in 5 hours downstream?

 

A) 72 km B) 36 km
C) 56 km D) 42 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 72 km

Explanation:

Rate of her upstream = 12/2.5 = 4.8 km/hr

Then, ATQ

Rate of downstream = 4.8 x 3 = 14.4 km/hr

 

Hence, the distance she covers downstream in 5 hrs = 14.4 x 5 = 72 kms.

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Q:

In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.


Statement 1 : No squares are rectangles.
Statement 2 : All rectangles are triangles.


Conclusion I : Some triangles are squares.
Conclusion II : Some triangles are rectangles.

A) Only conclusion I follows B) Only conclusion II follows
C) Both I and II follow D) Neither I nor II follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Only conclusion II follows

Explanation:
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