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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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Two pens are bought at the rate of Rs 20 each. Shopkeeper sells one at the profit of 25% and other at the loss of 25%. What will be the total profit or loss in the whole transaction?

 

A) No profit/loss B) Profit of Rs 1
C) Loss of Rs 1 D) Loss of Rs 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) No profit/loss

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70000 a year is how much an hour?

A) 80 B) 8
C) 0.8 D) 0.08
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

Explanation:

Given for year = 70000

=> 365 days = 70000

=> 365 x 24 hours = 70000

=>   1 hour = ?

70000/365x24 = 7.990 = 8

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In the following questions are to be based on the details given below.

 

A salesman visits 274 houses in a town to find out the views about three products X, Y and Z. He found that 157 use X, 98 use only X, 22 use all the three, 14 use X and Z but not Y, 39 use Y and Z, 48 use only Y.

 

 

How many use product Z only?

 

A) 10 B) 50
C) 52 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 52

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Q:

5/8 as a Decimal Equals To

A) 0.625 B) 0.541
C) 0.258 D) 0.147
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0.625

Explanation:

5/8 is Nothing but to divide 5 into 8 parts.

 

 

As 5 is smaller than 8, the quotient starts with a decimal point to make 5 as 50 to be divisible by 8. (0.)

 

 

Now 50 goes for 6 times in 8 leaving a remainder 2. (0.6)

 

  

Again 2 is smaller than 8, As it already has decimal point in the quotient, now 2 becomes 20.

 

  

Now 20 goes for 2 times in 8 leaving a remainder 4. (0.62)

 

  

Again 4 is smaller than 8, As it already has decimal point in the quotient, now 4 becomes 40.

 

 

Now 40 goes for 5 times in 8 leaving a remainder 0. (0.625)

 

 

Therefore, the decimal value of 58 is 0.625.

 

Now find a decimal value of 1117 and Discuss your at Discuss.

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One pipe can fill a tank three times as fast as another pipe. If together the two pipes can fill tank in 36 min, then the slower pipe alone will be able to fill the tank in ?

A) 85 min B) 92 min
C) 187 min D) 144 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 144 min

Explanation:

Let the slower pipe alone fill the tank in x min.

Then, faster pipe will fill it in x/3 min.

1/x + 3/x = 1/36 

4/x = 1/36 => x = 144 min.
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Q:

Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Steel, Wood, and Building Material?

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

Explanation:

In a building material we use steel and wood. So, steel and wood circle comes in the building material circle. Option A suits best.

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You are a team leader and you are supposed to hold a convention on HR issue. But your team members are unable to get adequate sponsorship.

A) You put in your money and hold the event as scheduled B) You try and motivate them that they can do it
C) You postpone the event and give them some more time D) You tell them things can work out like this and cancel the event
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) You try and motivate them that they can do it

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The ratio of present ages of P and Q is 8 : 5. After 4 years their ages will be in the ratio 4 : 3 respectively. What will be the ratio of P’s age after 7 years from now and Q’s age now?

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

Explanation:

Let the present age of P be 8x and Q be 5x After 4 years, P's age = 8x + 4 and Q's age = 5x + 4 8x+4/5x+4 = 4/3 24x+12 = 20x+16 => 4x = 4=> x = 1 Present age of P = 8 years Present age of Q = 5 years Required ratio = 15 : 5 = 3 : 1

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