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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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Which number replaces 'x' in the below figure ?

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A) 2 B) 9
C) 11 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9

Explanation:

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Here in 2nd column if you add the individual digits

 we get  3 + 7 + 0 =10 , 2 + 2 + 4 = 8 , 7 + 3 + 0 = 10

 

7   10   3  --> 7+3 =10

 

6   8     2  --> 6+2 =8

 

x   10   1  --> x+1 =10

 

Here we can observe that by adding 1st and 3rd column elements we get 2nd column elements

 --> x = 9

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Q:

Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?

A) EBA B) XUT
C) TQP D) JFE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) JFE

Explanation:

In all other groups, the third and second letters are consecutive and first letter is three steps ahead of the second.

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Q:

Which one of the following is not a prime number?

A) 91 B) 71
C) 41 D) 31
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 91

Explanation:

Prime Numbers :: Numbers which are divisible by only 1 and itself are Prime Numbers.

 

It's answer will be 91.

Because 91 can be divisible by 7,13,91,1.

It is quite clear that prime number should be divisible only by itself and by 1.

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Q:

The ratio of milk to water is 5:4. If two litres of water is added, the ratio becomes 10:9, then find the new amount of water in the mixture.

A) 12 litres B) 14 litres
C) 16 litres D) 17 litres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Let initial quantity of milk & water in the mixture are 5x & 4x
2 litres water is added.
Hence,
New quantity of milk & water will be 5x & (4x+2)
ATQ,
5x/(4x+2) = 10/9
x/(4x+2) = 2/9 9x = 8x + 4
x=4
Hence,
New amount of water in the mixture = 4x+2 = (4*4) + 2 = 18 litres.

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Q:

Jatin,Kamal and Navin are the 3 mountaineers.Jatin is kamals brother.Kamal is navinsbrother .Navin is not Jatin's brother.Therefore,Navin is jatin's brother

A) True B) Probably false
C) False D) Can't say
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) True

Explanation:
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Dileep started a business with a capital of Rs. 8000. After six months, Narender joined him with some investment. If at the end of the year each of them gets equal amount as profit, how much did Narender invest in the business?

A) 24000 B) 16000
C) 12000 D) 32000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16000

Explanation:

Given Dileep and Narender started a business.

Dileep invested 8000 for 12 months

Let Narender invested 'p' for 6 months

At the end of the year, their profit ratio is 1 : 1.

Hence,

8000 x 12 : p x 6

p : 16000

p/16000 = 1/1

=> p = 16,000

 

Hence, Narender invested amount is Rs. 16,000.

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In a particular week the average number of people who visited the Park is 40. If we exclude the holidays then the average is increased by 16. Further if we exclude also the day on which the maximum number of 112 people visited the Park, then the average becomes 42. The number of holidays in the week is

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

Explanation:
Total number of people = 40 * 7 = 280
(7 -n)*(40+16) = 280 
(7 -n)*56 = 280

7-n = 5

Number of holidays = 2

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Shamma lends Rs.40,000 to two of her friends. She gives Rs.24,000 to the first at 8% p.a. simple interest. Shamma wants to make a profit of 10% on the whole. The simple interest rate at which she should lend the remaining sum of money to the second friend is:

A) 13% B) 8.5%
C) 9.5% D) 11.25%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 13%

Explanation:

The ratio of money she lended is

24000 : 16000 = 3 : 2

Let the rate of interest be R%

 

8%                   R%
     

           10

 

3          :           2

 

R = 13%.

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