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What are Different sections in Aptitude and Reasoning Question and Answers?

In this highly competitive world, Aptitude and reasoning tests are prominently important. Typically, there are multiple sections in this type of tests. Broadly they are: Verbal Reasoning(Mental Ability, Logical Deduction), Non-Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude(Data interpretation, Arithmetic Ability).


Why Aptitude and Reasoning Questions?

Aptitude and Reasoning tests simply mean to measure or determine a person's ability in a particular skill or field of knowledge. These days most of Aptitude and Reasoning tests are in online format. With proper practice of these aptitude tests, They are easy to crack. Preparing for Aptitude and Reasoning tests will often avoid disappointments in Entrance Exams for various competitive exams and job interviews.


What type of questions are there in Aptitude and Reasoning tests?

Aptitude and Reasoning tests consists of various Arithmetic, Data interpretation, Diagrammatic and Psychometric question and answers. Though these tests seem confusing at first, with proper practice and applied logic, they are very easy to crack. Later, it becomes interesting to solve such puzzles. Most of these are based on a particular sequence, hence it is important to understand the sequence to solve the problem. Practicing these more and more will yield better results.

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Q:

Which number will complete the series?

11,13,17,19,23,25,_____

A) 25 B) 27
C) 29 D) 31
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 29

Explanation:
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Q:

If Feb 12th,1986 falls on Wednesday then Jan 1st,1987 falls on which day?

A) Wednesday B) Tuesday
C) Thursday D) Friday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Thursday

Explanation:

First,we count the number of odd days for the left over days in the given period.

Here,given period is 12.2.1986 to 1.1.1987

Feb Mar Apr May June July  Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan

16   31    30  31   30    31   31   30   31  30   31   1 (left days)

2 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 1(odd days) = 1 odd day

So,given day Wednesday + 1 = Thursday is the required result.

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Q:

Select the odd figure out of the given series.

 

 

 

A) 1 B) 5
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5

Explanation:
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Q:

Three taps A,B and C can fill a tank in 12,15 and 20 hours respectively. If A is open all the time and B ,C are open for one hour each alternatively, the tank will be full in:

A) 6 hrs B) 20/3 hrs
C) 7 hrs D) 15/2 hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7 hrs

Explanation:

A+B's 1 hour work=112+115=960=320

A+C's 1 hour work=112+120=860=215  

 

part filled in 2 hrs=320+215=1760  

 

part filled in 6 hrs=3*1760=1720  

 

 remaining part =1-1720=320  

 

Now, it is  the turn of A and B (3/20) part is filled by A and B in 1 hour.

Therefore, Total  time taken to fill the tank =(6+1)hrs= 7 hrs

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In what ratio should water and wine be mixed so that after selling the mixture at the cost price a profit of 33.33% is made?

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

Explanation:

33.33% profit means there is one part water and 3 part is pure wine. so the required ratio of water and wine in the mixture is 1:3

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Q:

A Certain sum of money an amounts to Rs 2500 in a span Of 5 years and further to Rs.3000 in a span of 7 years at simple interest The sum is ?

A) Rs. 1800 B) Rs. 2000
C) Rs. 1400 D) Rs. 1250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 1250

Explanation:

2500 in 5th year and 3000 in 7th year
So in between 2 years Rs. 500 is increased => for a year 500/2 = 250
So, per year it is increasing Rs.250 then in 5 years => 250 x 5 = 1250
Hence, the initial amount must be 2500 - 1250 = Rs. 1250

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A can finish a work in 18 days and B can do the same work in half the time taken by A. then, working together, what part of the same work they can finish in a day ?

A) Total work B) One-fourth work
C) Half work D) Two-third work
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Half work

Explanation:

A can do the work = 18 days
B can do the work = 18/2 = 9 days
(A + B)'s 1 day work = 1/18 + 1/9 = 1/6
=> In 3 days = 3x1/6 = 1/2 work is completed.

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Q:

The banker's gain on a sum due 3 years hence at 12% per annum is Rs. 270. The banker's

discount is:

A) 1315 B) 1150
C) 1020 D) 980
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1020

Explanation:

T.D. =(B.G*100)/(R*T)=Rs(270*100)/(12*3) = Rs. 750.

B.D. = Rs.(750 + 270) = Rs. 1020.

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