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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:

In how many ways a committee, consisting of 5 men and 6 women can be formed from 8 men and 10 women?

A) 11670 B) 12000
C) 11760 D) 20050
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11760

Explanation:

Required number of ways= 8C5×10C6 = (8C3×10C4)= 11760.

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Q:

A man purchased a bullock and a cart for Rs 1800. He sold the bullock at a profit of 20% and the cart at a profit of 30%.His total profit was 155/6 %. Find the cost price of bullock.

A) Rs 650 B) Rs 750
C) Rs 900 D) Rs 800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 750

Explanation:

CP of bullock and cart = 1800

Let price of bullock be x and cart be (1800 –x)

SP of bullock and cart = 1800 + 155/6 X 1800 = 2265

Also, 1.2x + 1.3 (1800 –x) = 2265

⇒1.2x –1.3x = -75

⇒x = 750

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Q:

A batsman scored 180 runs which included 11 boundaries and 8 sixes. What percent of his total score did he make by running between the wickets ?

A) 62.45% B) 51.42%
C) 48.88% D) 47.32%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 48.88%

Explanation:

Number of runs made by running = 180 - (11 x 4 + 8 x 6)
= 180 - (92)
= 88
Now, we need to calculate 88 is what percent of 180.
⇒88180×100  = 48.888%.

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The present worth of a bill due sometime hence is Rs. 1100 and the true discount on the bill is Rs. 110. Find the banker's discount and the banker's gain.

A) Rs.145 B) Rs.136
C) Rs.121 D) Rs.112
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.121

Explanation:

T.D. =Ö(P.W.*B.G)

B.G. =(T.D.)2/ P.W.      

       = Rs.[(110x110)/ 1100]

       = Rs. 11.

 

B.D.= (T.D. + B.G.) = Rs. (110 + 11) = Rs. 121.

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By investing Rs. 1620 in 8% stock, Michael earns Rs. 135. The stock is then quoted at ?

A) Rs. 145 B) Rs. 245.1
C) Rs. 96 D) Rs. 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 96

Explanation:

Michel earns Rs. 135 by investing Rs. 1620
To earn Rs. 8 how much he have to invest...?

= (8 x 1620)/135 = Rs. 96

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In a certain code language, “book is tough” is written as “fu la mi”, “tough can easy” is written as “fu muk po” and “easy not book” is written as “ti po la”. What is the code for “tough” in that code language?

A) mi B) po
C) la D) fu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) fu

Explanation:
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Q:

What does this symbol mean '&'?

A) Caret B) Bar
C) Ampersand D) Reversed Caret
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ampersand

Explanation:

'&' is a Logical Symbol and is called as Ampersand.

 

^ is called Caret

- is called Bar

v is called Reversed Caret.

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Filed Under: Analytical Reasoning
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Q:

From the given series of numbers, if half of the second highest number is subtracted from the third highest number, what will be the value ?

519 328 746 495 837

A) 146 B) 203
C) 345 D) 96
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 146

Explanation:

From the given series of numbers, if half of the second highest number is subtracted from the third highest number, what will be the value ?

Now arranging the given numbers in descending order.
837 746 519 495 328

519 - 746/2 = 519 - 373 = 146.

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