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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?

63, 72, 81, 90, ____, 108

A) 80 B) 99
C) 100 D) 117
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 99

Explanation:
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Three friends, P, Q and R started a partnership business investing money in the ratio of 5 : 4 : 2 respectively for a period of 3 years. What is the amount received by P as his share in the total profit ?

a. Total amount invested in the business in Rs. 22,000.

b. Profit earned at the end of 3 years is 3/8 of the total investment.

c. The average amount of profit earned per year is Rs. 2750.

A) Only c is sufficient B) Both a & b are sufficient
C) Both A & B gives result D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B gives result

Explanation:

a and b give, profit after 3 years = Rs.(3/8 x 22000) = Rs.8250.

From c also, profit after 3 years = Rs. (2750 x 3) = Rs. 8250.

∴ P's share = Rs.(8250 x 5/11) = Rs. 3750.

Thus, (either C is redundant) or (a and b are redundant).

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Q:

Rs.100 doubled in 5 years when compounded annually. How many more years will it take to get another Rs.200 compound interest

A) 3years B) 5years
C) 6years D) 7years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5years

Explanation:

Rs.100 invested in compound interest becomes Rs.200 in 5 years.

The amount will double again in another 5 years.

i.e., the amount will become Rs.400 in another 5 years.

So, to earn another Rs.200 interest, it will take another 5 years.

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Q:

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

 

CDCDCBAB, CDCDABAB, CDCBABAB, CDABABAB, CBABABAB, _______________.

 

A) CDCDCDAB B) ABABABAB
C) CDCDCBAB D) CDCDABAB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ABABABAB

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Q:

Find the remainder in the expression 557 x 653 x 6729?

 

A) 0 B) 3
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6

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A man travelled a distance of 80 km in 7 hours partly on foot at the rate of 8 km per hour and partly on bicycle at 16 km /hr. Find the distance travelled on foot ?

Answer

Let the Journey on foot be x km


Journey on cycle = (80 – x) km


∴x8+80-x16= 7 


=> x = 32km


Therefore,  Distance covered on foot in 4 hrs = ( 4 x 8) = 32 km

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Q:

A towel, when bleached, was found to have lost 20% of its length and 10% of its breadth.  The percentage of decrease in area is:

A) 18% B) 28%
C) 38% D) 48%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 28%

Explanation:

Let original length = x and original breadth = y.  

Decrease in area = xy - 80100x×90100y = (7/25)xy

 

Decrease % =    (7/25)xy * (1/xy) * 100 = 28%

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Q:

If 2 men and 3 women can do a piece of work in 8 days and 3 men and 2 women in 7 days. In how many days can the work be done by 5 men and 4 women working together?

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

Explanation:

From the given data,

=> (2 M + 3W) 8 = (3M + 2W)7

=> 16M + 24W = 21M + 14 W

=> 10W = 5M

=> 2W = M

=> 14W × ? = 7W × 8

? = 4 days

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