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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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Perch : Fresh Water :: ? : Salt water

A) Cod B) Crocodile
C) Snake D) Frog
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cod

Explanation:

A Perch is a fresh water fish. Similarly, a cod is a salt water fish.

 

Hence, Perch : Fresh Water :: Cod : Salt water.

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Q:

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.


Countermand

 

A) Dam B) Term
C)  Rout D) Main
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Main

Explanation:
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Q:

Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and replace 'x' in the series 6834,6151,5536,4983,x

A) 4467 B) 4538
C) 4184 D) 4485
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4485

Explanation:

Each term in the series is obtained by subtracting from the preceding term the number formed by the first three digits of preceding term
So,missing term is 4983-498=4485

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For x∈N, x>1,  and  p=logxx+1, q=logx+1x+2 then which one of the following is correct?

A) p < q B) p = q
C) p > q D) can't be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) p > q

Explanation:

kl>k+1l+1 for (k,l) > 0 and  k > l 

 

 

 

Let     k = x+1    and   l = x

 

 

 

Therefore, x+1x>(x+1)+1(x)+1

 

 

 

 (x + 1) > x

 

 

 

Therefore, log(x+1)log(x)>log(x+2)log(x+1)

 

 

 

⇒logxx+1 >logx+1x+2

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A mixture contains 25% milk and rest water. What percent of this mixture must taken out and replaced with milk so that in mixture milk and water may become equal. 

A) 31.8% B) 31%
C) 33.33% D) 29.85%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 33.33%

Explanation:

Now, take percentage of milk and applying mixture rule

25          100

       50

50            25  = 2 : 1

 

Hence required answer =  1/3 or 33.33%

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

 

A) 7 – 49 B)  9 – 81
C)  11 – 121 D)  15 – 215
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  15 – 215

Explanation:
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In the following set of numbers, if 1 is added to the last digit and then the orderr of digits is reversed, which number will be fourth if arranged in ascending order?

567    284    696    865    738

A) 567 B) 284
C) 865 D) 738
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 567

Explanation:

Here the given numbers are 

567  284  696  865  738

When 1 is added to the last digit of each of the above numbers, it becomes as follows :

568  285  697  866  739

After reversing the order of digits , we get

865  582  796  668  937

Now , when the numbers are arranged in ascending order their order becomes as follows:

582  668  796  865  937

Hence , the fourth number is 865 (a number formed by 567). Therefore option(1) is correct answer.

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A bag contains 3 red balls, 5 yellow balls and 7 pink balls. If one ball is drawn at random from the bag, what is the probability that it is either pink or red?

A) 2/3 B) 1/8
C) 3/8 D) 3/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2/3

Explanation:

Given number of balls = 3 + 5 + 7 = 15

One ball is drawn randomly = 15C1

probability that it is either pink or red = 7C1 + 3C115C1 = 7 + 315 = 1015 = 23

 

 

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