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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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If watches bought at prices ranging from Rs. 200 to Rs. 350 are sold at prices ranging from Rs. 300 to Rs. 425. What is the greatest possible profit that might be made in selling nine watches ?

A) Rs. 1800 B) Rs. 2000
C) Rs. 2025 D) Rs. 1750
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 2025

Explanation:

Profit would be maximum if watches are brought for Rs. 200 and sold for Rs. 425
Profit = Rs. (425 - 200) = Rs. 225
Profit of 9 watches = Rs. 225 x 9 = Rs.2,025.

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Count the number of cubes in the given figure.

A) 8 B) 9
C) 12 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15

Explanation:

Clearly, there are 4 columns containing 1 cube each, 4 columns containing 2 cubs each and 1 column containing 3 cubes.

Hence, there are (4 x 1) + (4 x 2) + (1 x 3) = 4 + 8 + 3 = 15 cubes in the given figure.

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The food processing industry was touted to be a sunrise industry for India some years ago and, on the face of it , there was little reason to doubt that

Conclusions: 

I. India has an advantage in food processing because of the varied agro-climatic conditions and availabilty of raw materials.

II. Food processing is one of the basic industries which suports our lives.

A) If only conclusion I follows B) If only conclusion II follows
C) If neither I nor II follows D) If both I and II follow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) If neither I nor II follows

Explanation:

Which factors influence the food processing industry cannot be determined from the statement. Hence I does not follow. II does not follow because the statement doesn't give any clue about the industry's centrality to our lives.

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The tax on an article decreases by 10% and its consumption increases by 10%. Find the effect percent on its revenue?

Answer

-10+10-10*10100  % = -1%


 


\inline \therefore Decrease in revenue = 1%

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The difference of two numbers is 1365. On dividing the larger number by the smaller, we get 6 as quotient and 15 as remainder. What is the smaller number  ?

A) 270 B) 1270
C) 350 D) 720
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 270

Explanation:

Let the smallest number be x.
Then larger number = (x + 1365)
x + 1365 = 6x + 15
= 5x = 1350
x = 270
Smaller number = 270.

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The number of solutions of the equation logx2x2+40log4xx-14log16xx3=0 is:

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

Explanation:
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What is the place value of 0 in 103?

A) 0 B) 100
C) 10 D) 103
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0

Explanation:

The place value of 0 in 103 is given by the product of digits place in the number and the digit.

Here 0 is in 10's place in 103

=> 0 x 10 = 0.

 

Hence, The place value of 0 in 103 = 0.

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What is the probability of getting a sum 9 from two throws of a dice ?

A) 1/6 B) 1/2
C) 1/9 D) 3/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/9

Explanation:

In two throws of a die, n(s)=(6 x 6)=36

 

let E= Event of geting a sum 9={(3,6),(4,5),(5,4),(6,3)}

 

P(E) = n(E)/n(S) = 4/36 = 1/9

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