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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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Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

For which of the following pairs of years the total exports from the three companies together are equal? (in lakhs)

 

A) 2011 & 2013 B) 2013 & 2015
C) 2011 & 2015 D) 2014 & 2015
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2011 & 2015

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A rectangular plot measuring 90 metres by 50 metres is to be enclosed by wire fencing. If the poles of the fence are kept 5 metres apart, how many poles will be needed?

A) 56m B) 65m
C) 34m D) 36m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 56m

Explanation:

Length of the wire fencing = perimeter = 2(90 + 50) = 280 metres

Two poles will be kept 5 metres apart. Also remember that the poles will be placed along the perimeter of the rectangular plot, not in a single straight line which is very important.

 

Hence number of poles required = 280 / 5 = 56

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Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

What was the total profit or loss of the company in the last 5 years?

A) Loss of Rs 55 crores B) Loss of Rs 45 crores
C) Profit of Rs 45 crores D) Profit of Rs 55 crores
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Loss of Rs 45 crores

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Find the ratio of the areas of the incircle and circumcircle of a square ?

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

Explanation:

Let the side of the square be x. Then, its diagonal = 2x.  

 

Radius of incircle = x/2  and radius of circumcircle =2x2 . k11482389216.png image

Therefore, required ratio = πx24:πx22 = 14:12=1:2

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How many gift boxes were sold on Monday ?  

I. It was 10% more than the boxes sold on the earlier day i.e. Sunday. 

II. Every third visitor to the shop purchased the box and 1500 visitors were there on Sunday  

A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question
C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data in both the statements together are needed.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) If the data in both the statements together are needed.

Explanation:

From II. we can conclude that 500 boxes were sold on Sunday

 From I. we find that number of boxes sold on Monday 500 +10% of 500 = 550.  

 

 

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In how many ways can 5 letters be posted in 4 letter boxes?

A) 512 B) 1024
C) 625 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1024

Explanation:

First letter can be posted in 4 letter boxes in 4 ways. Similarly second letter can be posted in 4 letter boxes in 4 ways and so on.

Hence all the 5 letters can be posted in = 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 = 1024

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Profit after tax for any year = profit of that year - tax of that year

Tax on any year = tax rate of that year x profit of the year

 

Which of the following is correct about profit after tax for year Y2, Y6 and Y8?

A) Y8 > Y6 = Y2 B) Y6 > Y2 > Y8
C) Y8 > Y6 > Y2 D) Y6 = Y8 > Y2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Y8 > Y6 > Y2

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Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

If the GDP of the country was $3 trillion at the end of 2011, what was it at the beginning of 2013?

A) $3.18 trillion B) $4.60 trillion
C) $3 trillion D) $2.82 trillion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) $2.82 trillion

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