Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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The line graph shows the number of vacancies for sales officers in a certain company. Study the diagram and answer the following questions.

 

 

In which year were the number of vacancies lesser than that of the previous year?

 

A) 2015 B) 2012
C) 2016 D) 2013
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2016

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Manish lent out Rs 20000 in two parts. He put out first part at 6% and the second part at 8% interest. The yearly average interest comes out to be 6.4%.What are the amounts (in Rs) that were lent at 6% and 8% respectively?

 

A) 16000, 4000 B) 12000, 8000
C) 15000, 5000 D) 18000, 2000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16000, 4000

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What are the components of X6 - X4 - X5 - X4 + X2 - 4?

A) (X - 1) B) (X + 2)
C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Neither 1 nor 2

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 What is the value of (sin60° - 2/√3) ?

A) -1/2√3 B) -1/2
C) 1/√3 D) (1-2√3)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -1/2√3

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In each of the following questions, two statements numbered I and II are given. These may to cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without having any relationship. Read both the statements in each question and mark your answer as:

Statements:
I. The university has instructed al the colleges under its jurisdiction to ban use of mobile phones inside the college premises.
II. Majority of the teachers of the colleges signed a joint petition to the university complaining the disturbances.

A) If statement I is the cause and II is its effect. B) If statement II is the cause and I is its effect.
C) If both the statements I and II are independent causes. D) If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) If statement II is the cause and I is its effect.

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Majority of the teachers of the colleges signed a joint petition to the university complaining the disturbances.

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Q:

A shop keeper earns a profit of 12% on selling a book at 10% discount on the printed price. The ratio of cost price to the printed price of the book is

A) 45:56 B) 50:61
C) 99:125 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 45:56

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A and B can complete a piece of work in 10 days and 15 days respectively. B starts the work and is joined by A after 5 days. If they earn a total of Rs. 60, what are their individual shares?

A) Rs.24, Rs.36 B) Rs.30, Rs.30
C) Rs.20, Rs.40 D) Rs.25, Rs.35
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.24, Rs.36

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the  given alternatives.

 

A) 17 – 22   B) 19 – 24  
C) 47 – 52   D) 29 – 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 29 – 36

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