Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

Q:

The cost price of three varieties of mangoes namely M, N and O is Rs. 20/kg, Rs. 40/kg and Rs. 50/kg respectively. Find the selling price of one kg of mango in which these three varieties of mangoes are mixed in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 such that there is a net profit of 20%?

A) Rs. 47 B) Rs. 49.2
C) Rs. 48.5 D) Rs. 50.3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 49.2

Explanation:

Total cost of all varieties of mangoes = 20 x 2 + 40 x 3 + 50 x 5 = 40 + 120 + 250 = Rs. 410

Then, cost of 1 kg mangoes = 410/10 = Rs. 41

To get 20% profit,

The rate at which the mangoes should be sell = 120/100 x 41 = Rs. 49.2

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Look carefully at the sequence of symbols to find the pattern.

 

Which of the following will replace the (?) in the sequence?

 

A) D B) C
C) B D) A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) C

Explanation:
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Q:

Find the odd man out of the series 4, 5, 9, 18, 32, 59

A) 18 B) 5
C) 59 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 32

Explanation:

In the given series, 

 2nd term = 1st term + 12= 4 +1 = 5  

3rd term = 2nd term + 22 =5+4= 9  

4th term = 3rd term + 32 =9+9=18  

5th term = 4th term + 42 = 18+16=34 

Therefore, odd term is 32

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Q:

You deposit $300 in a savings account that pays 4% simple annual interest. Find your account balance after 9 months.

A) 309 B) 409
C) 609 D) 509
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 309

Explanation:

A = P + Prt

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Q:

The present value of a bill due at the end of 2 years is Rs.1250. If the bill were due at the end of 2 years and 11 months, its present worth would be Rs.1200. Find the rate of interest and the sum.

A) rs.1175 B) rs.1375
C) rs.1475 D) rs.1575
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) rs.1375

Explanation:

PW = 100×Amount100+R×T 

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Find compound interest on Rs. 7500 at 4% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually

A) Rs.512 B) Rs.515
C) Rs.612 D) Rs.522
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.612

Explanation:

Amount

= Rs[7500x(1+4/100)²]

=Rs.(7500 * 26/25 * 26/25)

=Rs.8112

 

 C.I

= Rs(8112 - 7500)

=Rs.612

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Find out which of the figures (1), (2), (3) and (4) can be formed from the pieces given in figure (X).

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

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Q:

What is the smallest number of ducks that could swim in this formation - two ducks in front of a duck, two ducks behind a duck and a duck between two ducks ?

A) 3 B) 5
C) 7 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3

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