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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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If the positions of the fifth and twelfth letters of the word 'GLORIFICATIONS' are interchanged; and likewise the position of the fourth and fourteenth letters, the third and tenth letters, the second and eleventh letters and the first and thirteenth letters are interchanged, which of the following will be twelfth letter from the right end ?

A) O B) I
C) T D) R
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) T

Explanation:

The new letter sequence is N I T S O F I C A O L I G R.

The eight twelth from the end is T.

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What is the area of this plot ?  

I. The perimeter of the plot is 208 metres. 

II. The length is more than the breadth by 4 metres.  

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:

The area of the plot can be determined from both I and II as follows .

Let the breadth of the plot be x metres Then, length = (x + 4) metres

Thus, perimeter s 208 metres  2(x + 4 + x) = 208 ,

                                             4x =200,  x = 50.

So. length =54 metres. breadth = 50 metres.

Area of the plot =  2700 m^2.

Hence, both I and II are required

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Q:

A scenery always has ________

A) Rivers B) Mountains
C) Paints D) Composition
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Composition

Explanation:
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Filed Under: Verification of Truth of the statement

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Q:

A salesman calculated his profit on the marked price and finds it to be 30%. He forgets the fact that he gave a discount of 20%. What is his actual profit percentage?   

A) 260/11% B) 18.4%
C) 22.5% D) 100/7%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 100/7%

Explanation:

When profit is calculated on Marked Price (M.P) then,

      • C.P = M.P - P%

Let M.P = 100

 => C.P = 100 - 30 = 70

 But S.P = Rs. 80 as he gave 20% discount,

 Now, Actual Profit = 80-7070x100

  = 100/7 %

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Exam Prep: GATE , CAT , Bank Exams , AIEEE
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Q:

egg: fish : : ________ : plant

A) seed B) stem
C) root D) leaf
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) seed

Explanation:

Fish is from eggs whereas plant is from seeds.

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Tractor : Trailer :: Horse : ?

A) Saddle B) Engine
C) Cart D) Stable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Cart

Explanation:

Here the given words are related in such a way that,

Trailer is pulled by Tractor and similarly, Cart is pulled by Horse.

 

Hence, Tractor : Trailer :: Horse : Cart.

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Job Role: Analyst , Bank Clerk , Bank PO , Database Administration , IT Trainer

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Sheila works 8 hours per day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 6 hours per day on Tuesday and Thursday. She does not work on Saturday and Sunday. She earns $324 per week. How much does she earn in dollars per hour?

A) 11 B) 10
C) 9 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9

Explanation:

Total hours worked = 8 x 3 + 6 x 2 = 36

Total earned = 324. Hourly wage = 324 / 36 = 9

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Filed Under: Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability
Exam Prep: GRE

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A man buys Rs. 25 shares in company which pays 9 % dividend. The money invested is such that it gives 10 % on investment. At what price did he buy the shares?

A) 22.50 B) 22
C) 20.45 D) 12.50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 22.50

Explanation:

Suppose he buys each share for Rs. x.

 

Then, Rs.25*9100=x*1010 or x = Rs. 22.50.

 

Cost of each share = Rs. 22.50.

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