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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 should be the maximum value of B in the following equation?
8A9 – 6B2 + 4C6 = 723

A) 4 B) 1
C) 5 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7

Explanation:

   1 1
   8 A 9
+ 4 C 6
-  6 B 2
   7 2 3
We may represent the given sum, as shown below:

1 + A + C - B = 12
A + C - B = 11

Now,giving the maximum values to A and C, i.e.

A = 9 and C = 9, we get B = 7.

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A bottle is sold at a loss of 9%. Had it sold for Rs. 15 more, a profit of 25/2% would have gained. What is the cost price of the bottle (approx)?

A) Rs. 32 B) Rs. 35
C) Rs. 36 D) Rs. 33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 35

Explanation:

Let the cost price of the bottle = Rs. 100

Selling price of the bottle = Rs. 100 - Rs. 9 = Rs. 91

Then, from the given data,

=> 112 (1/2) - 91 = 15

=> 21 (1/2) = 15

=> 43 = 15

Then 100 = ?

1500/43 = 34.885 =~ 35

Hence, the cost price of the bottle = Rs. 35

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Q:

Assume that money can be invested at 8% compounded quarterly,which is larger,$2500 now or $3800 in 5 years?

A) 1557.29 B) 2557.29
C) 2567 D) 2457
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2557.29

Explanation:

First find the present value of $3800,then compare present values:

 

M  = p(1+i/4)^4n

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Q:

 In the following question four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words.

(A) Soft    (B) Fatiguing     (C) Discordant     (D) Force  

A) A-B B) A-C
C) A-D D) B-C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A-C

Explanation:

Meaning of Discordant = Harsh

That implies Harsh opposite is soft.

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Q:

How many prime numbers exist in 65×359×113 ?

A) 29 B) 31
C) 33 D) 27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 31

Explanation:

Given  65×359×113

⇒2×35×5×79×113 

⇒25×35×59×79×113

Thus, there are (5 + 5 + 9 + 9 + 3)= 31 prime numbers.

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How many 4-digit numbers can be formed from the digits 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9, which are divisible by 5 and none of the digits is repeated?

A) 60 B) 48
C) 36 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 60

Explanation:

Here given the required digit number is 4 digit.

It must be divisible by 5. Hence, the unit's digit in the required 4 digit number must be 0 or 5. But here only 5 is available.

x x x 5

The remaining places can be filled by remaining digits as 5 x 4 x 3 ways.

 

Hence, number 4-digit numbers can be formed are 5 x 4 x 3 = 20 x 3 = 60.

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Q:

The costs of daily ticket of local train is Rs 160 and Monthly Pass costs Rs 2912. If I buy the Monthly Pass and travel for 26 days in a month then I save?

A) 25 percent B) 22 percent
C) 18 percent D) 30 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 30 percent

Explanation:
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Q:

5 + 2 x 10 =

A) 70 B) 20
C) 25 D) 52
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25

Explanation:

According to BODMAS rule,

After multiplication only, addition is done.

Hence,

5 + 2 x 10 = 5 + 20 = 25.

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