Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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Both S.I. and C.I. is calculated with a similar rate of 10% per annum on a sum of rupees. If C.I. is calculated yearly for two years, then for what period must S.I. be evaluated such that S.I. = C.I.?

A) 4.2 years B) 2.1 years
C) 1.1 years D) 1.4 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2.1 years

Explanation:

Let time period of S.I. be T years.

Then for a principal amount, say P,

ATQ, as, S.I. = C.I. for rate =10%p.a. and

time for C.I. = 2(P x 10 x T)/100 = P{[ (100+10)/100 ]2-1}T/10 = [ 110/100 ]2–1 = [(11/10)2–1] = (121-100)/100T/10 = 21/100T = 21/10 = 2.1 years

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In a certain code language, “FAINT” is written as “DYGLR”. How is “METRO” written in that code language?

 

A) RPJNO   B) JKNPQ  
C) NPQRV   D) KCRPM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) KCRPM

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Which set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?

M_P_M_R_PM_PM_RR_P

A) RMPPRMP B) RRMPPMP
C) RMRPRMP D) MRMPRMP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) RMRPRMP

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Q:

Which set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?

MN_NOM_OPM_OP_

A) MNNQ B) MNOQ
C) MNPQ D) MNOO
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) MNNQ

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In a certain code language, '+' represents 'x', '-' represents '+', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. What is the answer to the following question?
550 x 22 - 24 + 3 = ?

A) 91 B) 97
C) 77 D) 71
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 97

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Q:

25% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code the customer wins 8% cash back. What is the effective discount?

A) 35.75 percent B) 35 percent
C) 31 percent D) 12.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 31 percent

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A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. MNP, STV, YZB, ?

A) GHJ B) JKM
C) EFH D) CDB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) EFH

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To dispose of the old stocks, a person sold a tea-set for Rs. 3420, which was 43% below the cost price. In order to make a profit of 10% the seller should have sold the set for Rs. ___ more.

A) Rs. 3180 B) Rs. 2580
C) Rs. 1812.60 D) Rs. 2664.42
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 3180

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