Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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If the population of a town increases by 25% in the first year and increases by 36% in the second year, then what is the average rate (in percentage)of increase in the population?

 

A) 26 B) 30.5
C) 31.66 D) 35
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 35

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The ratio of sand to gravel in a mixture is 17:8 while that between gravel and cement is 6:17. What is the ratio of sand to cement in the mixture?

A) 17:17 B) 289:48
C) 8:6 D) 3:4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3:4

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A boy leaves his school and travels 20 km towards the north. He takes a left turn and travels 30 km, then he turns towards the east direction and travels 50 km further. Finally, he turns to his right and travels 20 km more. Which direction is he now with respect to his school?

A) South­-East B) West
C) East D) North­-East
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) East

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If (1 - cos2A)/cosA = x, then the value of x is

A) cotA B) cosecA
C) tanA D) secA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) tanA

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Arjun is facing east. He walks 10 m in this direction, then turns left and walks for another 10 m, then he turns right to walk 25 m and from there he walks another 10 m towards south. Finally, he walks 50 m to his left. How far is he from his original position?

A) 85 m B) 80 m
C) 75 m D) 90 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 90 m

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Q:

What is the third proportional to 9 and 15?

A) 30 B) 27
C) 36 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 25

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

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A) 164 B) 160
C) 168 D) 162
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 162

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Q:

In certain code, if 'AMOUNT' is written as 'BNPTMS', how is 'AROUND' written in that code?

A) BSPUNT B) BSUPTN
C) BSPTMC D) ZSPVOE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) BSPTMC

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