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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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Raju got married 8years ago. His present age is 6/5 times his age at the time of his marriage  Raju's sister was 10years younger to him at the time of his marriage. The present age of Raju's sister is  ?

A) 30 B) 32
C) 38 D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 38

Explanation:

Let Raju's age at the time of his marriage = X years

Then from given data

=> X + 8 = 6/5 X

X = 40.

Since got married 8 years ago, his present age  = 48

His sister is 10 years younger => 48 - 10 = 38 years.

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A sum of money triples itself in 8 years simple interest. Find the rate of percent per annum?

A) 30% B) 25%
C) 22% D) 18%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25%

Explanation:

The rate of percent R is given by,

exp.

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4 kg of a metal contains 1/5 copper and rest in Zinc. Another 5 kg of metal contains 1/6 copper and rest in Zinc.The ratio of Copper and Zinc  into the mixture of these two metals:

A) 49 : 221 B) 39:231
C) 94:181 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 49 : 221

Explanation:

Copper in 4 kg = 4/5 kg          and      Zinc in 4 kg = 4 x (4/5) kg

 

Copper in 5 kg = 5/6 kg          and      Zinc in 5 kg = 5 x (5/6) kg

 

Therefore, Copper in mixture = 45+56=4930 kg

 

and  Zinc in the mixture = 165+256=22130kg

 

Therefore the required ratio = 49 : 221

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Q:

What is the smallest number by which 2880 must be divided in order to make it into a perfect square ?

A) 2 B) 3
C) 4 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5

Explanation:

By trial and error method, we get
2880/3 = 960 is not a perfect square
2880/4 = 720 is not a perfect square
2880/5 = 576 which is perfect square of 24
Hence, 5 is the least number by which 2880 must be divided in order to make it into a perfect square.

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

67, 80, 93, ?, 119, 132

 

A) 108 B) 106
C) 114 D) 112
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 106

Explanation:
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The true discount on Rs. 2562 due 4 months hence is Rs. 122. The rate percent is?

A) 12% B) 13%
C) 15% D) 14%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15%

Explanation:

P.W = 2562-122 =Rs.2440   

Rate = [100 x 122] / [2440 x (1/3)] =15%

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A hollow iron pipe is 21 cm long and its external diameter is 8 cm. If the thickness of the pipe is 1 cm and iron weighs 8g/cu.cm, then the weight of the pipe is

A) 3.6 kg B) 3.696 kg
C) 36 kg D) 36.9 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3.696 kg

Explanation:

External radius = 4 cm 

Internal radius = 3 cm 

Volume of iron = 227×42-32×21cm3= 462cm3   

Weight of iron = (462 x 8)gm = 3696 gm = 3.696 kg

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Use the following passage for the questions based on it.

 

There are 6 flats on a floor in two rows. Out of these, three are north facing and the other three are south facing flats. The flats are to be allotted amongst Arun, Biswajyot, Chitra, Derek, Evan, and Fatima. Biswajyot gets a north facing flat and is not next to Derek. Derek and Fatima get diagonally opposite flats. Chitra is next to Fatima, and gets a south facing flat. Evan gets a north facing flat.

 

Which of the following combination gets south facing flats?

A) Arun, Chitra and Fatima B) Chitra, Biswajyot and Derek
C) Evan, Arun and Fatima D) Derek, Arun and Biswajyot
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Arun, Chitra and Fatima

Explanation:
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