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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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If each of the vowels in the word 'MEAT' is kept unchanged and each of the consonants is replaced by the previous letter in the English alphabet, how many four-lettered meaningful words can be formed with the new letters, using each letter only once in each word?

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

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Filed Under: Permutations and Combinations
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Read the given question and decide which of the following arguments is/are strong.


Should you work hard till you make your signature into an autograph?

 

Argument 1 : Work until you no longer have to introduce yourself.

 

Argument 2 : Work hard to become financially secure.

 

 

A) Only argument 1 is strong B) Only argument 2 is strong
C) Both arguments 1 and 2 are strong D) Neither argument 1 nor 2 is strong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only argument 1 is strong

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What would be the next number in the sequence 52, 56, 48, 64, 32, ?

A) 96 B) 48
C) 54 D) 81
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 96

Explanation:

The given number series is 52, 56, 48, 64, 32, …

It follows a pattern that,

52

52 + 4 = 56

56 - 8 = 48

48 + 16 = 64

64 - 32 = 32

32 + 64 = 96

Therefore, the required next number in the given number series is 96.

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Which of the following interchanges in signs will make the given equation correct?
17- 15 x 5 = 250

A) = and x B) + and -
C) = and - D) x and -
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) x and -

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Can you find the next number in the sequence "0, 1, 4, 7, 8, 5, 2, 3, 6, 9, 9, 6, 3, 2, 5, 8, 7, 4, 1, 0, 0, …" ?  

A) 0 B) 1
C) 4 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

Explanation:

The pattern follows the palindrome sequence.

Here the digits 0 1 4 7 8 5 8 3 6 9    9 6 3 8 5 8 7 4 1 0   0 1 4 7 ...

So the next digit in the sequence is 1.

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If there are 17 randomly placed dots on a circle,how many lines can you form using any 2 dots?

A) 126 B) 130
C) 136 D) 120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 136

Explanation:

17C2 = 136 (combination)

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A is 1.5 times efficient than B therefore takes 8 days less than B to complete a work. If A and B work on alternate days and A works on first day, then in how many days the work will be completed?

A) 17 B) 19
C) 19.5 D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 19

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The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the school yard during recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked the recess aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal ?

A) A boy is sitting glumly on a bench reading a book and not interacting with his peers. B) Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last basket scored.
C) Three boys are huddled over a handheld video game, which isn’t supposed to be on school grounds. D) Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.

Explanation:

Seeing four girls surrounding another girl, while in possession of her backpack, is the most suspicious of the incidents described.

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