Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

Q:

152, 124, 96, 69, 40

Find the odd man out?

A) 124 B) 96
C) 69 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 69

Explanation:

The given number series is 152, 124, 96, 69, 40

152

152 - 28 = 124

124 - 28 = 96

96 - 28 = 68 (not 69)

68 - 28 = 40

 

Hence, the odd man in the given number series is 69.

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Q:

ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If sinX = 4/5, then what is the value of cosZ ?

 

A) 3/4 B) 5/3
C) 4/5 D) 4/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4/5

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Q:

Introducing a man, a woman said, 'He is the only son of my mother's mother." How is the woman related to the man ?  

A) Mother B) Aunt
C) Sister D) Niece
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Niece

Explanation:

My mother's mother — My grandmother: My grandmother's only son — My maternal uncle. So, the woman is man's niece. 

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Select the related word from the given alternatives.

Pencil : Lead :: Pen : ?

A) Ball B) Write
C) Blue D) Ink
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ink

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ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If m∠X = 45°, then find the value of (cosecZ + √3/2).

 

A) (2√2+√3)/2 B) 5/6
C) (1+2√3)/2 D) (√2+1)/√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (2√2+√3)/2

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Q:

Read the data given below and answer the questions based on it.

 

In the CBSE Board exams last year, 53% passed in Biology, 61% percent passed in English, 60% in Social studies, 24% in Biology and English, 35% in English and social studies, 27% in Biology and social studies and 5% in none.

 

What is the ratio of percentage of students who passed in Biology and Social Studies but not English in relation to the percentage of students who passed in Social Studies and English but not Biology?

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

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Q:

What is the value of 'x' in 23x - 527x + 108x = -21 ?

 

A) 0.33 B) 1
C) 3 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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If the value of θ = 30°, then the value of tan2θ + cot2θ.

 

A) 1/3 B) 4/3
C) 9/3 D) 10/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10/3

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