Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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If (-1/2) * ( x - 5) + 3 = -5/2, then what is the value of x?

A) 16 B) 4
C) -6 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16

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In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.


Statements:
I. All stars twinkle.
II. All satellites twinkle.


Conclusions:
I. Some stars are satellites.
II. Some stars twinkle.

A) Only conclusion (I) follows. B) Only conclusion (II) follows.
C) Neither conclusion (I) nor conclusion (II) follows. D) Both conclusions follow.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Only conclusion (II) follows.

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The following questions consist of two words that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four alternatives. Select the best alternative that has same relationship as the original pair of words

Ecstasy : Pleasure

A) Hatred : Affection B) Rage : Anger
C) Joy : Grief D) Mumble : Speak
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rage : Anger

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Ecstasy means overwhelming feeling and is more intense form of pleasure. Similarly, Rage is more intense form of anger.

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What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following number series?305, 338, 404, 503, 635 , (?)

A) 820 B) 880
C) 800 D) 890
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 800

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The average weight of 30 students in a class is 25 kgs. If the weight of the class teacher is added, the average weight increase by 2 kgs. The weight of the class teacher in kgs is

A) 86 B) 84
C) 81 D) 87
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 87

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If 3#5 = -20, 1#4 = -30 and 6#5 = 10, then find the value of 4#9 = ?

A) 70 B) -60
C) -50 D) -70
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -50

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The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 7% per annum payable half­yearly is

A) 14 percent B) 14.25 percent
C) 7 percent D) 7.12 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7.12 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.

 

Hut, Cottage, Bungalow, ?

 

A) Palace B) House
C) Mall D) Hotel
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Palace

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