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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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Salaries of Karthik, Arun and Akhil were in the ratio 4 : 5 : 6 respectively. If their salaries were increased by 50 per cent, 60 per cent and 50 per cent respectively, what will be the new ratio of the salaries of Akhil, Arun and Karthik ?

A) 6 : 8 : 9 B) 8 : 6 : 9
C) 9 : 8 : 6 D) 6 : 5 : 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9 : 8 : 6

Explanation:

Given the salaries are in the ratio of 4 : 5 : 6

 

Now the salaries are increased by 50%, 60% and 50% respectively

 

The New ratio of salaries will be

 

4 x (150/100) : 5 x (160/100) : 6 x (150/100)

 

= 6 : 8 : 9

 

The new ratio of salaries of Akhil, Arun and Karthik is 9 : 8 : 6

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A Cricket team of 23 people all shake hands with each other exactly once. How many hand shakes occur ?

A) 142 B) 175
C) 212 D) 253
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 253

Explanation:

The first person shakes hands with 22 different people, the second person also shakes hands with 22 different people, but one of those handshakes was counted in the 22 for the first person, so the second person actually shakes hands with 21 new people. The third person, 20 people, and so on...
So,
22 + 21 + 20 + 19 + 18 + 17 + 16 + 15 + 14 + 13 + 12 + 11 + 10 + 9 + 8 + 7 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1
= n(n+1)/2 = 22 x 23 /2 = 11 x 23 = 253.

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In How many ways can the letters of the word 'CAPITAL' be arranged in such a way that all the vowels always come together?

A) 360 B) 720
C) 120 D) 840
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 360

Explanation:

CAPITAL = 7

 

Vowels = 3 (A, I, A)

 

Consonants = (C, P, T, L)

 

5 letters which can be arranged in  5P5=5!

 

Vowels A,I = 3!2!

 

No.of arrangements = 5! x 3!2!=360

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Q:

If log8x = 313 then find the value of x?

A) 25 B) 32
C) 37 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 32

Explanation:
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The true discount on a bill due 9 months hence at 12% per annum is Rs 540. Find the amount of the bill and its present worth?

A) 1600 B) 7000
C) 6000 D) 6500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6000

Explanation:

Let amount be Rs.x then,  

 [X * R * T] / [100 + (R * T)] = T.D  

=> [x * 12 * (3/4)] / [100+(12 * 3/4)] =540  

=> x = 6540  

Amount = Rs.6540   

P.W = Rs.(6540 -540) = Rs.6000

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If wall is called window, window is called door, door is called floor, floor is called roof and roof is called ventilator, What will a person stand on ?

A) Window B) Wall
C) Floor D) Roof
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Roof

Explanation:

A person will stand on the floor and floor is called roof. So, a person will stand on the roof

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A passenger train is moving at a speed of 120 km/hr. If the length of the train is 101 meters, how long will it take to cross a railway platform 154 meters long ?

A) 6.24 sec B) 6.58 sec
C) 7.325 sec D) 7.65 sec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7.65 sec

Explanation:

Here total distance = 154 + 101 = 255 mts
Given speed = 120 kmph = 120x5/18 m/sec
Hence, Time = d/s = 255x18/120x5 = 7.65 sec

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There are 7 men and 10 women on a committee selection pool.A committee consisting of President,Vice-President, and Treasurer is to be formed.How many ways can exactly two men be on the committe ?

A) 1200 B) 1240
C) 1260 D) 1620
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1260

Explanation:

There are 7C2 ways of selecting two men, and 10C1 ways of selecting a woman.Since each position in the committee is different,arrange the three people in 3! ways.

 

So, 7C2*10C1*3! =1260

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