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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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Q:

Consider the argument and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

 

Argument :

 

A father advised his son that the shortest route between Chennai and Mangalore is via Bengaluru.

 

Assumptions :

 

1. Son wishes to go to Mangalore.

2. Father gives advice to everyone.

 

A) Only assumption 2 is implicit B) Both 1 and 2 are implicit
C) Only assumption 1 is implicit D) Neither 1 nor 2 implicit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Only assumption 1 is implicit

Explanation:
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Q:

Sneha’s weight is 140% of Veena’s weight. Rina’s weight is 90% of Sana’s weight. Sana weighs twice as much as Veena. If Sneha’s weight is x% of Rina’s weight, then x is equal to:

A) 596/9 B) 605/9
C) 645/9 D) 700/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 700/9

Explanation:

Let Veena's weight = 1 kg

Sana's weight = 2 kg

Sneha's weight = 1.4 kg

Rina's weight = 1.8 kg

Now,according to the given data in the question,

1.8x100 = 1.4

 

x = 1.4 × 1001.8 = 7009 = 77 79.

 

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Q:

The Simple interest accrued on an amount of Rs. 2,500 at the end of six years is Rs.1875. What would be the simple interest accrued on an amount of Rs. 6875 at the same rate and Same period? 

A) Rs. 4,556.5 B) Rs. 5,025.25
C) Rs.5,245.5 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of these

Explanation:
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Q:

Vishal is 24th from either end of the row of boys ? How many boys are there in the row ?

A) 48 B) 49
C) 46 D) 47
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 47

Explanation:

Given that Vishal is 24th from either end of the row i.e from two sides

  1 2 3 4 5 . . . . . .24 23 22 21 20 . . . . . 5 4 3 2 1 

  Here before Vishal there are 23 members and after Vishal there are 23 members

  = 23+1+23 --> 47 members in the row.

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Q:

What is the remainder when 1523+2323 is divided by 19 ?

A) 4 B) 3
C) 1 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 0

Explanation:

1523+2323=19-423+19+423  

 The remainder on dividing by 19 will be -423+423= 0.

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Q:

Two dice are rolled simultaneously. Find the probability of getting a total of 9.

A) 1/3 B) 1/9
C) 8/9 D) 9/10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/9

Explanation:

S = { (1, 1), (1, 2), (1, 3), (1, 4),(1, 5), (1, 6), (2, 1), (2, 2),.........(6, 5), (6, 6) }

=> n(S) = 6 x 6 = 36

E = {(6, 3), (5, 4), (4, 5), (3, 6) }

=> n(E) = 4

Therefore, P(E) = 4/36 = 1/9

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Q:

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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Q:

The present of Rs.169 due in 2years at 4% per annum compound interest is

A) Rs.150.50 B) Rs.154.75
C) Rs.156.25 D) Rs.158
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.156.25

Explanation:

Present worth = 169/(1+4/100)^n = 156.25

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