Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

Brazil, Russia, ? , China, South Africa

The average of 15 numbers is 7. If the average of the first 8 numbers is 6.5 and the average of the last 8 numbers is 8.5 then middle number is

Choose the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

If x – 3 + [1/(x – 3)] = 4, what is the value of [(x – 3)3+ [1/(x – 3)3]?

The bar chart given shows the sales of 3 types of cars in the Indian automotive industry over 4 years. All the sales figures have been shown in terms of 000 units.

If all the 3 categories increase by same rate in 2013 over 2012 as they did in 2012 over 2011, then what will be the total approximate sales (in ‘000 units) of all the 3 categories taken together in year 2013?

In the following question, select the odd letter from the given alternatives.

The following situations involve a cluster of three or more geometrical figures, having one or more dots placed at any point inside the cluster. This cluster is followed by a set of four alternative figures each composed of a cluster of the same type of figures. Now, for each dot, we have to observe the region in which it is enclosed i.e. In which of the geometrical figure this region is common. From amongst the figures marked (a), (b), (c) and (d), select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dot as in fig. (X).

In the following question, two statements are given each followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.

Statement:
(I) If we are lucky then things automatically fall in place.
(II) Luck follows only when we work hard.

Conclusions:
(I) Hard work is the key to success.
(II) If you don’t work hard, luck will not follow you.