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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:

Find the area of a triangle whose sides measure 13 cm, 14 cm and 15 cm.

A) 84 B) 64
C) 44 D) 22
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 84

Explanation:

Let a = 13, b = 14 and c = 15. Then, s=12a+b+c=21

 (s- a) = 8, (s - b) = 7 and (s - c) = 6.


Area =ss-as-bs-c =21×8×7×6 = 84 sq.cm   

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A guy walks into a store and steals Rs. 100 from the store without the owner's knowledge.
He then buys Rs. 60 worth of goods using that Rs. 100 and the owner gies Rs. 40 in change.

How much money did the owner lose?

A) RS. 200 B) Rs. 160
C) Rs. 100 D) Rs. 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 100

Explanation:

The first lost Rs. 100, but after the thief bought Rs. 60 goods, he get that Rs. 100 back but he lost Rs. 60 value of goods and Rs. 40 in change.

 

So, a total of 60 + 40 = 100 Rs. the owner lose.

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The present average age of a family of five members is 26 years. If the present age of the youngest member in the family is ten years, then what was the average age of the family at the time of the birth of the youngest member ? (Assume no death occurred in the family since the birth of the youngest)

A) 19 years B) 16 years
C) 18 years D) 20 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 20 years

Explanation:

Present total age of the members = 26(5) = 130 years.

 

Present age of the youngest member = 10 years

 

Present total age of the remaining four members = 130 -10 = 120 years

 

Their average age at the time of the birth of the youngest member = 120-4×104 = 30 - 10 = 20 years.

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A boatman can row 3 km against the stream in 20 minutes and return in 18 minutes. Find the rate of current ?

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

Explanation:

Speed in upstream = Distance / Time = 3 x 60/20 = 9 km/hr.

Speed in downstream = 3 x 60/18 = 10 km/hr

Rate of current = (10-9)/2 = 1/2 km/hr.

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Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary.

1. Stilt 2. Stifle 3. Stink 4. Stingy

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

Explanation:
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A tailor has 37.5 metres of cloth and he has to make 8 pieces out of a metre of cloth. How many pieces can he make out this cloth ?

A) 300 B) 360
C) 400 D) 450
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 300

Explanation:

Length of  each piece = (1/8) m = 0.125 m

Required no of pieces = (37.5/0.125) = (375 * 100) / 125 = 300.

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

19, 25, 32, 38, 45, 51, ?

A) 58 B) 59
C) 62 D) 64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 58

Explanation:
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If Neena says, "Anita's father Raman is the only son of my father-in-law Mahipal", then how is Bindu, who is the sister of Anita, related to Mahipal ? 

A) Daughter B) Wife
C) Daughter-in-law D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of these

Explanation:

Only son of Neena's father-in-law Mahipal Neena's husband. So, Raman is Neena's husband and Anita and Hindu are his daughters. 

 Thus, Bindu is the grand daughter of Mahipal. 

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