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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:

63.5% of 8924.2 +? % of 5324.4 = 6827.5862

A) 28 B) 22
C) 18 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 22

Explanation:

63.5% of 8924.2 +? % of 5324.4 = 6827.5862

=> 63.5% of 8925 + ? % of 5325 = 6830

=> 6830 ~= 5320 + ?(5325)/100

=> ? ~= 22

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Q:

The TrueDiscount on a certain sum of money due 3 years hence is Rs.250 and SimpeInterest on the same sum for same time and same rate is Rs375. Find sum and rate%?

A) (16 + 4/3)% B) (16 +1/3)%
C) (16 + 5/3)% D) (16 + 2/3)%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (16 + 2/3)%

Explanation:

sum = [(S.I x T.D)/(S.I-T.D)] = Rs. [(375 x 250)/(375-250)] = Rs.750 

Rate = (100 x 375)/(750 x 3) =1623 %

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In a bag which contains 40 balls, there are 18 red balls and some green and blue balls. If two balls are picked up from the bag without replacement, then the probability of the first ball being red and second being green is 3/26. Find the number of blue balls in the bag.

A) 16 B) 12
C) 10 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

Explanation:

Total balls = 40

Red balls = 18

Let green balls are x

Then, (18/40) × (

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Q:

What is the time required to punch 1500 cards of 45 column each at the rate of 9,000 punches per hour ?

A) 8 hrs B) 7 hrs 15 min
C) 7 hrs 30 min D) 8 hrs 20 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7 hrs 30 min

Explanation:

Total number of cards = 1500
total columns = 45
so, total punches=1500 x 45 = 67500
for 1 hour if we make 9000 punches,
we require 67500/9000 = 7.5
so 7hours:30mins.

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Q:

From a deck of 52 cards, a 5 card hand is dealt.How many distinct hands can be formed if there are atleast 2 queens?

A) 103336 B) 120000
C) 108336 D) 108333
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 108336

Explanation:

The total possible cases would be a 5 card hand with no restrictions :52C5 5

 

The unwanted cases are:

 

no queens(out of 48 non-queens cards we get 5) 48C5

 

only 1 queen(out of 4 queens we get 1,and out of 48 non-queens we get 4) 4C1*48C4

 

Therefore,52C5-(48C5+4C1*48C4) = 108336

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Q:

Select a suitable figure from the four alternatives that would complete the figure matrix.

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

Explanation:

There are 3 types of faces, 3 types of bodies, 3 types of hands and 3 types of legs, each of which is used only once in a single row. So, the features which have not been used in the first two figures of the third row would combine to produce the missing figure.

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Q:

'X' sells fruits at 21% profit. If X bought it for 9% less and sold it for Rs.29 less, he would have gained 25%. The cost price of fruits is?

A) Rs. 400 B) Rs. 420
C) Rs. 460 D) Rs. 480
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 400

Explanation:

Let the cost price of the fruits be 'C.P'

From the given data, after analysis it can be solved as

(121% of C.P) - (125% of 91% of C.P) = 29

121100 C.P  -  125100  x 91100 x C.P = 29121100 - 125 x 91100 x 100 C.P = 29(12100 - 125 x 91) C.P = 290000(12100 - 11375) C.P = 290000725 C.P = 290000C.P = 400

 

Hence, the cost price of the fruits = Rs. 400.

 

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Q:

Vishal and Raghu jointly started a business. Vishal invested three times as Raghu did and invested his money for double time as compared to Raghu. Raghu earned Rs. 4000. If the gain is proportional to the money invested and the time for which the money is invested then the total gain was  ?

A) Rs. 28,000 B) Rs. 18,000
C) Rs. 14,000 D) Rs. 8,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 28,000

Explanation:

Investments ratio is = 3:1
Time period ratio is = 2:1

As they are proportional to gain

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Gain ratio of Vishal and raghu = 6:1

But given Raghu got Rs. 4000, 

=? 1 ----- 4000
     7 -----    ?

=> Rs.28,000

The total gain = Rs.28,000

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