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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:

Choose the number which is different from others in the group?

A) 64 B) 162
C) 27 D) 144
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 144

Explanation:

Each of the numbers except 144, is a perfect cube.

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Q:

A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 415 in 2 years and to Rs. 514 in 4 years. The sum is ?

A) Rs. 316 B) Rs. 251
C) Rs. 154 D) Rs. 294
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 316

Explanation:

S.I. for 2 years = (514 - 415) = Rs. 99
S.I. for 1 year = 99/2

Principal = (415 - 99) = Rs. 316.

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Filed Under: Simple Interest
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Q:

What will be added to the unit digits of the number 86236 so that number will be divisible by 9  ?

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

Explanation:

A number is divisible by 9 only if the sum of the digits of the number is divisible by 9.

Here 86236 = 8 + 6 + 2 + 3 + 6 = 25

We must add 2 to 25 to become 27 which is divisible by 9.

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Q:

If the simple interest on a sum of money at 5% per annum for 3 years is Rs. 1200, find the compound interest on the same sum for the same period at the same rate.

A) Rs.1251 B) Rs.1261
C) Rs.1271 D) Rs,1281
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.1261

Explanation:

Clearly, Rate = 5% p.a .,

Time = 3 years

S.I =Rs.1200.

So,Principal

=Rs.(100 x 1200/3x5)

=Rs.8000.

 

Amount

=Rs.[8000 x (1+5/100)³]

=Rs(8000x21/20x21/20x21/20)

= Rs.9261

 

C.I

=Rs.(9261-8000)

=Rs.1261.

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Filed Under: Compound Interest
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Q:

How many blocks in a mile?

A) 8 - 12 B) 12 - 15
C) 8 - 15 D) 15 - 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15 - 20

Explanation:

About 15 - 20 blocks become a 1 mile. City blocks differ in sizes. They do not have a standard measurement. Every geographical area has its own average city block size.

A city block is a rectangular area in a city with several buildings with the streets around. It is also called "block" which, in a dictionary, is defined as an informal unit of distance from one intersection to the next.

 

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Filed Under: Analytical Reasoning
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Q:

Evaluate : 3.392-2.6123.39-2.69?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 6 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6

Explanation:

 

It is in the form of a2-b2a-b = a+ba-ba-b = a+b

 

Here a = 3.39   b = 2.61 

 

 = 3.39 + 2.61 = 6.

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Q:

If a quarter kg of potato costs 60 paise, how many paise will 200 gm cost?

A) 48 paise B) 54 paise
C) 56 paise D) 72 paise
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 48 paise

Explanation:

Let the required weight be x kg.

 

 

 

Less weight, Less cost (Direct Proportion)

 

 

 

 250 : 200 :: 60 : x   =>    250 x x = (200 x 60)

 

 

 

=>

 

 

 

=> x = 48.

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Filed Under: Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability

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Q:

0.01+0.0064 =?

A) 0.03 B) 0.3
C) 0.42 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 0.3

Explanation:

0.01+0.0064=0.01+6410000=0.01+8100 =0.01+0.08=0.3

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