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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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Jaclyn buys $50 000 worth of debentures in a company. She earns 9.5% p.a. simple interest, paid to her quarterly (that is, every 3 months). If the agreed period of the debenture was 18 months: calculate the amount of interest Jaclyn will earn for each quarter

A) 1187.50 B) 1234
C) 1289 D) 1345
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1187.50

Explanation:

I=(p x r x t)/100

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The average age of 8 men is increased by 4 years when one of them whose age is 30 years is replaced by a new man. What is the age of new man?

A) 55 Years B) 62 Years
C) 42 Years D) 69 Years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 62 Years

Explanation:

Let the average of 8 men be x. Age of new man be N.
Total age of 8 men = 8x
⇒ x + 4 = ((8x – 30) + N)/8
⇒ 8x + 32 = 8x – 30 + N
⇒ N = 32 + 30
⇒ N = 62

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Of three positive numbers, the ratio of the first and second numbers is 3:4 & that of the second and third numbers is 5:6. The product of the second and third numbers is 4320. What is the sum of three numbers?

A) 167 B) 177
C) 187 D) 197
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 177

Explanation:

Let the second & third numbers are 2x & 3x respectively.
ATQ,
5x*6x = 4320
30*x*x = 4320
x*x = 144
x=12
Hence, second number = 5x = 5*12 = 60
Third number = 6x = 6*12 = 72
Ratio of first & second number = ¾
Hence, first number = ( ¾)*60 = 45
Sum of these 3 numbers = 60+72+45 = 177

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Filed Under: Ratios and Proportions
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A group of five persons is formed from five boys and four girls. Find the probability that there are at least two girls in the group?

A) 110/129 B) 5/6
C) 121/126 D) 3/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 110/129

Explanation:

Total number of possible ways = 

9C5 = 9 x 8 x 7 x 6 x 55 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 126

Number of favorable cases = 

4C2 x 5C3 + 4C3 x 5C2 + 4C4 x 5C14 x 32 x 1 x 5 x 4 x 33 x 2 x 1 + 4 x 3 x 23 x 2 x 1 x 5 x 4 2 x 1 + 1 x 5= 6 x 10 + 4 x 10 + 5= 60 + 40 + 5= 105

 

Therefore, required probability = 105/126 = 5/6

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It takes one minute to fill 2/7 th of a vessel. What is the time taken in minutes to fill the whole of the vessel  ? 

A) 1/7 min B) 7/2 min
C) 5/7 min D) 7/5 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7/2 min

Explanation:

Time taken to fill 2/7 = 1
Then to fill full 1 = ?
? = 1/(2/7) = 7/2 minutes.

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What periodic payment will an investor receive from a $9000, four-year, monthly payment GIC earning a nominal rate of 5.25% compounded monthly?

A) 29.38 B) 39.38
C) 49.38 D) 59.38
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 39.38

Explanation:

i=j/m

The monthly payment will be=PV*I

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Gold demand has fallen in the first half due to rising prices and the trend is likely to continue in the second half.

Conclusions :

I. Customers are very price-sensitive

II. There will be no improvement in demand in the second half

A) If only conclusion I follows B) If only conclusion II follows
C) If neither I nor II follows D) If both I and II follow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) If only conclusion I follows

Explanation:

Fall of demand of gold is due to rising prices. Hence, I can be concluded. II cannot be concluded from the given statement.

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There are six persons A, B, C, D, E and F. C is the sister of F. B is the brother of E's husband. D is the father of A and grandfather of F. There are two fathers, three brothers and a mother in the group. Which of the following is a group of brothers ? 

A) ABF B) ABD
C) BFC D) HEW
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ABF

Explanation:

D is father of A and grandfather of F. So, A is father of F. 

Thus, D and A are the two fathers. C is the sister of F So, C is the daughter of A. 

Since there is only one mother, it is evident that E is the wife of A and hence the mother of C and F. 

So, B is brother of A There are three brothers. So, F is the brother of C. 

Clearly, B and A are brothers. F is the brother of C So, three brothers are A, B, F. 

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