Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

Q:

The average age of husband, wife and their child 3 years ago was 27 years and that of wife and the child 5 years ago was 20 years. The present age of the husband is

A) 30 B) 40
C) 50 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

Explanation:

Sum of the present ages of husband, wife and child = (27 x 3 + 3 x 3) years = 90 years.

Sum of the present ages of wife and child (20 x 2 + 5 x 2) years  = 50 years.

Husband's present age = (90 - 50) years = 40 years.

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Q:

From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at LAST position?

 

1. Jailor

2. Javelin

3. Jam

4. Jagged

5. Jacket

 

A) Javelin   B) Jailor  
C) Jacket   D) Jagged
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Javelin  

Explanation:
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Q:

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

 

12 - 16 x 25 ÷ 80 + 10 = 7

 

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

Explanation:
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Q:

Find the odd one out.

 

 

A) 4 B) 3
C) 2 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4

Explanation:
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Q:

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

 

A) EIN   B) JNS  
C) MQV   D) OSY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) OSY

Explanation:
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Q:

Afreena walks 8 km towards East and then walks 13 km back, then she turns left and walks 4 km; then walks 5 km after turning left; she turns left again and walks 3 km. How far is she from the starting point ?

A) 3 km B) 2 km
C) 1 km D) 6 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1 km

Explanation:

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Q:

The ratio of investments of two partners is 11:12 and the ratio of their profits is 2 : 3. If A invested the money for 8 months , find for how much time B invested his money.

Answer

Suppose A invested Rs.11 for 8 months and B invested Rs. 12 for x months.


\inline \therefore Ratio of investments of A and B


                  = (11 x 8) : (12 x x)


                  = 88 : 12x 


\inline \therefore \inline \frac{88}{12x}=\frac{2}{3}\Rightarrow x=11

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Q:

If two letters are taken at random from the word HOME, what is the probability that none of the letters would be vowels?

A) 1/6 B) 1/2
C) 1/3 D) 1/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1/6

Explanation:

P(first letter is not vowel) = 24

 

P(second letter is not vowel) = 13

 

So, probability that none of letters would be vowels is = 24×13=16

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