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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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A man bought 20 shares of Rs. 50 at 5 discount, the rate of dividend being 13 12 . The rate of interest obtained is:

A) 13% B) 12
C) 15% D) 16%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15%

Explanation:

Investment = Rs. [20 x (50 - 5)] = Rs. 900. 

 

Face value = Rs. (50 x 20) = Rs. 1000.

 

Dividend   = Rs.272*1000100=Rs.135 

 

Interest obtained = 135900*100 % = 15%

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The difference of 18 and its reciprocal is equal to :

A) 1/8 B) 4/3
C) 15/16 D) 105/304
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 105/304

Explanation:

Required difference = 19/16 - 16/19  =  105/304..

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

 

2, 5, 9, 14, 20, ?

 

 

A) 26 B) 27
C) 30 D) 31
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 27

Explanation:
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Exam Prep: Bank Exams

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Insert the missing character marked as '?'.

 

 

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

Explanation:
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Filed Under: Arithmetical Reasoning
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

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Q:

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.

i. Arise
ii. Abysmal
iii. Agility
iv. Accrue

A) ii, i, iv, iii B) iii, iv, ii, i
C) ii, iv, i, iii D) ii, iv, iii, i
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ii, iv, iii, i

Explanation:
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Exam Prep: Bank Exams

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A man whose speed is 4.5 kmph in still water rows to a certain upstream point and back to the starting point in a river which flows at 1.5 kmph, find his average speed for the total journey ?

A) 5 kmph B) 7 kmph
C) 3 kmph D) 4 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4 kmph

Explanation:

Speed of Man = 4.5 kmph
Speed of stream = 1.5 kmph
Speed in DownStream = 6 kmph
Speed in UpStream = 3 kmph
Average Speed = (2 x 6 x 3)/9 = 4 kmph.

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Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT , GATE
Job Role: Bank Clerk , Bank PO

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 What is the greatest of 3 consecutive integers whose sum is 24 ?

A) 6 B) 7
C) 8 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9

Explanation:

The sum of three consecutive integers can be written as n + (n + 1) + (n + 2) = 3n + 3

If the sum is 24, we need to solve the equation 3n + 3 = 24;

=> 3n = 21;

=> n = 7

The greatest of the three numbers is therefore 7 + 2 = 9

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Exam Prep: GRE

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There is certain numbers of toys in the box. They are divided into such a way that the person who gets 1/4 of the whole gets thrice of what the others get on an average. Find the number of people amongst whom the toys are distributed?

A) 8 B) 10
C) 12 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10

Explanation:

If the person who gets 1/4 of the whole gets thrice of what the others get on an average, each one will get =1/3×1/4=112 of the whole.
Therefore, if there are k persons other than the person who gets one-fourth, then 1/4 + k/12 = 1
⇒ k=9

Hence, total number of people = 10.

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