Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

Q:

Sekar started a business investing Rs.25,000 in 1999. In 2000, he invested an additional amount of Rs. 10,000 and Rajeev joined him with an amount of Rs. 35,000. In 2001, Sekar invested another additional amount of Rs.10,000 and Jatin joined them with an amount of Rs.35,000. What will be Rajeev's share in the profit of Rs.1,50,000 earned at the end of 3 years from the start of the business in 1999?

A) Rs. 45,000 B) Rs. 50,000
C) Rs. 70,000 D) Rs. 75,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 50,000

Explanation:

Sekar: Rajeev: jatin = (25000×12+35000×12+45000×12):(35000×24) : (35000×12)

                            = 1260000 : 840000 : 420000

                            = 3 : 2 : 1.

 

Rajeev's Share =Rs.(150000×2/6)

                      =Rs.50000.

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A sum of money becomes 7/6 of itself in 3 years at a certain rate of simple interest. The rate per annum is ?

A) 45/7 % B) 50/9 %
C) 51/7 % D) 47/ 9 %
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50/9 %

Explanation:

Let sum = S. Then, amount = 7S/6

S.I. = 7S/6 - S = S/6; Time = 3 years.

Rate = (100 x S) / (S x 6 x 3) = 5 5/9 = 50/9 %.

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The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation?

 

3 + 4 - 25 ÷ 2 x 12 = 41

 

A) ÷ and - B) + and ÷
C) x and - D) - and +
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x and -

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Q:

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

(A) KP

(B) MN

(C) HR

(D) GT

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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'A' sold an article to 'B' at a profit of 20%. 'B' sold the same article to 'C' at a loss of 25% and 'C' sold the same article to 'D' at a profit of 40%. If 'D' paid Rs 252 for the article, then find how much did 'A' pay for it?

A) Rs.196 B) Rs.210
C) Rs.200 D) Rs.235
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.200

Explanation:

Let the article costs 'X' to A
Cost price of B = 1.2X
Cost price of C = 0.75(1.2X) = 0.9X
Cost price of D = 1.4(0.9X) = 1.26X = 252
Amount paid by A for the article = Rs. 200.

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Q:

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

 

A) GEC B) NLJ
C) OMK D) YWN
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) YWN

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Q:

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives.

 

CPW : BOV : : KQH : ?

 

A) JPG B) LRI  
C) LRJ   D) JQG
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) JPG

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Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list?

XXXXXXYY, XXXXXYXY, XXXXYXXY, XXXYXXXY, XXYXXXXY, _______________.

A) YXXXXXXY B) XXXXXXYY
C) XYXXXXXY D) XXXXXYXY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) XYXXXXXY

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