Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability Questions

Q:

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation?

10 x 4 + 5 - 30 ÷ 6 = 31

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

Explanation:
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In a certain code 'Black' means Orange', 'Orange' means Violet','Violet' means 'Green', 'Green' means 'White' ,'White', means 'Yellow' and 'Yellow' means 'Sky blue', what is the colour of coal ?

A) Orange B) Sky Blue
C) Violet D) Yellow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Orange

Explanation:

The colour of coal is Black. In the code language ,black is called orange. So, the colour of coal is Orange.

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative 

Assertion (A)  : In India, people elect their own representatives.

 Reason (R)    : India is a democracy.

A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false. D) A is false but R is true.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

India, being a democracy, it is a government run by the representatives elected by its people 

 

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How much amount Ronnie required to pay for the new car in the buy-back scheme ?

I. The cost of the new car was three times the cost price of his old car. 

II. His old car was valued at Its 25000 under buy-back scheme. 

A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question
C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data in both the statements together are needed.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) If the data in both the statements together are needed.

Explanation:

From both the statements together, we conclude that the price of the new car is Rs (25000 * 3) i.e. Rs 75000

So, Ronnie had to pay Rs (75000 - 25000) i.e. Its 50000.

Thus, both I and II are required 

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If Q means 'add to', J means 'multiply by', T means 'substract from' and K means 'divide by' then 30 K 2 Q 3 J 6 T 5 = ? 

A) 18 B) 28
C) 31 D) 103
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 28

Explanation:

Using Correct Symbols , We have :

Given expression = 30 / 2 + 3 x 6 - 5 = 15 + 18 - 5 = 28

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A is the son of B, C.  B's sister has a son D and a daughter E. F is the maternal uncle of D. How is A related to D ? 

A) Cousin B) Uncle
C) Nephew D) Brother
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cousin

Explanation:

A is the son of B and D is the son of the sister of B. So, A is the cousin of D. 

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P, W, Q, X, R, Y, Z and S sit randomly in a circle facing each other. Consider the following information and questions based on it.

 

1. Y sits exactly between Q and R

2. P does not sit next to either X or Z

3. Z is to the immediate right of Q

4. S sits third from left of X and the right of Y.

 

X sits between -

A) R and Q B) W and R
C) Q and Y D) S and W
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) W and R

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A, B, C, D and E are sitting in a row. B is between A and K Who among them is in the middle ? 

I. A is left of 13 and right of D. 

II.C is at the right end. 

A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question
C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data in both the statements together are needed.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) If the data in both the statements together are needed.

Explanation:

Clearly, we have the order : A. a E. From I, we have the order : D, A, B. E.

From II, we get the complete sequence as D, A, B. E, C.

Clearly. B is in the middle. So, both I and II are required. 

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