Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

Q:

In a game of 100 points, A can give B 20 points and C 28 points. Then, B can give C:

A) 8 points B) 10 points
C) 14points D) 40points
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10 points

Explanation:

A : B = 100 : 80.

 

A : C = 100 : 72.

 

B:C = B/A*A/C = 80/10*100/72 = 10/9 = 100/90 = 100:90

 

 B can give C 10 points

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Q:

When $720 is invested for 36 months it earns $205.20 simple interest. Find the yearly interest rate.

A) 7.5% B) 8.5%
C) 9.5% D) 10.5%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9.5%

Explanation:

r = (100 x I)/(P x T)

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Q:

The compound interest on Rs. 8000 for 3 year at 10% p.a. is

A) 2648 B) 2145
C) 2587 D) 2784
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2648

Explanation:

8000 × 33.1% = 2648

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Q:

If - means ÷ , + means x , ÷ means - , x means +, then which of the following equations is correct?

A) 43 x 7 ÷ 5 + 4 - 8 = 25 B) 48 ÷ 5 + 8 x 10 - 2 = 03
C) 36 x 4 - 12 + 5 ÷ 3 = 420 D) 42 + 5 ÷ 6 x 8 - 3 = 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48 ÷ 5 + 8 x 10 - 2 = 03

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Q:

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

Argument :
All girls love reading novels.

Assumptions :
1. Novels are the only reading materials.
2. No girl loves to read other materials.

 

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

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Q:

Mohan, Ritika, Janvi, Priya and Riya are friends. Janvi runs faster than Ritika but slower than Priya. Mohan is the slowest runner and Riya runs faster than Priya. Who runs the fastest among the five?

A) Priya B) Riya
C) Ritika D) Mohan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Riya

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Q:

A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

5, 10, 13, 52, 57, ?

A) 285 B) 225
C) 342 D) 390
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 342

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Q:

An express traveled at an average speed of 100 km/hr, stopping for 4 min after every 75 km. How long did it take to reach its destination 600 km from the starting point ?

A) 6 hrs 24 min B) 6 hrs
C) 7 hrs 21 min D) 6 hrs 28 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6 hrs 28 min

Explanation:

Time taken to cover 600 km = 600/100 = 6 hrs.

Number of stoppages = 600/75 - 1 = 7

Total time of stoppages = 4 x 7 = 28 min

Hence, total time taken = 6 hrs 28 min.

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