Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

Q:

Townbank offers a term deposit account paying investors 12.5% p.a. simple interest on investments over $100 000 for 2 years or more. Peta decides to invest $150 000 in this account for 2 years. How much interest will Peta earn at the end of the investment?

A) 57500 B) 47500
C) 37500 D) 67500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 37500

Explanation:

I = (p x t x r)/100

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Q:

15 semiannual payments are made into a sinking fund at 7% compounded semiannually so that $4850 will be present. Find the amount of each payment rounded to the nearest cent

A) 251.35 B) 245.45
C) 235.87 D) 251
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 251.35

Explanation:

R=S[i/(1+i)^n-1]

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Q:

36 of what number is 18?

A) 38 B) 42
C) 50 D) 62
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50

Explanation:

Let the required number be 'p'

36 of what number is 18 implies 36% of p = 18

=> 36 x p/100 = 18

=> p = 1800/36

=> p = 50.

 

Hence, 36% of 50 is 18.

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Q:

If 78K928L is divisible by 6, then which of the following can Q and R take ?

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

Explanation:

As per divisibility rule a number is divisible by 6 means it should be divisible by 2 and 3

case 1 : the divisibility rule for 2 is the number should be end with even number
in this case R =2 & R=4


case 2 : The divisibility rule for 3 is the sum of numbers should be divisible by 3
so if we take option (2) Q=1 & R=4 the sum is 39
if we take option (3) Q=1 & R=2 the sum is 37

So Option (2) is correct 39 is divided by 3

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Q:

Two trains running in opposite directions cross a pole placed on the platform in 47 seconds and 31 seconds respectively. If they cross each other in 33 seconds, what is the ratio of their speeds?

A) 1:7 B) 7:1
C) 2:3 D) 3:2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1:7

Explanation:

Let the speed of the trains be x and y respectively
length of train1 = 47x
length of train2 = 31y
Relative speed= x + y
Time taken to cross each other = 33 s
=> 47x+31yx+y= 33
=> (47x + 31 y) = 33(x + y)
=> 14x = 2y
=> x/y = 2/14 = 1/7

 = 1:7

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Q:

Find out from amongst the four alternatives as to how the pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line.

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) D

Explanation:
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Q:

Should there be an upper age limit of 65 years for contesting parlimentary/Legislative Assembly elections? 

Arguments:

1. Yes. Generally ,people above the age of 65 years lose their dynamism and will power

2. No. The life span is also increased that people remain physically and mentally active even upto age of 80 years

A) Only 1 is true B) Only 2 is true
C) Either 1 or 2 is true D) Neither 1 nor 2 is true
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Neither 1 nor 2 is true

Explanation:

The age of the person is no criteria for judging his mental capbilities and administrative qualities.So,none of the arguments holds strong

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Should 'computer knowledge' be made a compulsory subject for all the students at secondary school level?

Arguments:

I. No. Our need is 'bread' for everyone, we cannot follow western models.

II. Yes. We cannot compete in the international market without equipping our children with computers.

A) Only argument I is strong B) Only argument II is strong
C) Neither I nor II is strong D) Both I and II are strong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Only argument II is strong

Explanation:

Nowadays, computers have entered all walks of life and children need to be prepared for the same. So, argument II is strong. Argument I holds no relevance.

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