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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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Find the missing (?) in the series.


9, 4, 16, 6, 36, 9, 81, ?

 

 

A) 12 B) 10
C) 11 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 13

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Three pipes A, B and C can fill a tank in 6 hours. After working at it together for 2 hours, C is closed and A and B can fill the remaining part in 7 hours. The number of hours taken by C alone to fill the tank is:

A) 10 B) 12
C) 14 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 14

Explanation:

Part filled in 2 hours = 2/6=1/3

 

Remaining part =1-13=23

 

 (A + B)'s 7 hour's work = 2/3

 

(A + B)'s 1 hour's work = 2/21

 

C's 1 hour's work = { (A + B + C)'s 1 hour's work } - { (A + B)'s 1 hour's work }

 

=1/6-2/21 = 1/14

 

C alone can fill the tank in 14 hours.

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A cistern of capacity 8000 litres measures externally 3.3 m by 2.6 m by 1.1 m and its walls are 5 cm thick. The thickness of the bottom is:

A) 90 cm B) 1 dm
C) 1 m D) 1.1 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 dm

Explanation:

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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:

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

A) 5% B) 5.5%
C) 6% D) 6.5%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5.5%

Explanation:

sum = x. amount =7x/6.

S.I. =(7x/6 – x) = x/6 ; time = 3 years

Rate =[ (100 * x) / (x * 6 * 3)]% = 5.5%

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Which signs should be interchanged if the equation below needs to be true?

 

1.5 + 8 x 9 - 16 / 2 = 4

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

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In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.

470, 465, 460, 455, ?, 445

A) 450 B) 448
C) 440 D) 452
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 450

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Read the data given below and answer the questions based on it.

 

In the CBSE Board exams last year, 53% passed in Biology, 61% percent passed in English, 60% in Social studies, 24% in Biology and English, 35% in English and social studies, 27% in Biology and social studies and 5% in none.

 

If the number of students in the class is 200, how many passed in only one subject?

A) 48 B) 46
C) More than 50 D) Less than 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 46

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