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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:

At what time between 9 and 10 o'clock will the hands of a watch be together?

A) (49 + 3/11) min past 11 B) (49 +1/11) min past 9
C) (45 +1/11) min past 9 D) (45 +7/11) min past 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (49 +1/11) min past 9

Explanation:

To be together between 9 and 10 o'clock, the minute hand has to gain 45 min. spaces.
55 min. spaces gained in 60 min.

 

45 min. spaces are gained in 6055×45 min  or 49111min

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Find the next number in the given number series?

11, 5.5, 10, 6.5, 9, ?

A) 6.5 B) 7.5
C) 8.5 D) 10.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7.5

Explanation:

The given number series follows a pattern that

11

11 - 5.5 = 5.5

5.5 + 4.5 = 10

10 - 3.5 = 6.5

6.5 + 2.5 = 9

9 - 1.5 = 7.5

 

Hence, the next number in the given number series is 7.5.

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In a family, there are six members A, B, C, D, E and F. 

A and B are a married couple, A being the male member. D is the only son of C, who is the brother of A. E is the sister of D. B is the daughter-in-law of F, whose husband has died.  Who is C to B ? 

A) Brother B) Son-in-Law
C) Brother-in-Law D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Brother-in-Law

Explanation:

A is a male and married to B. So, A is the husband and B is the wife. C is the brother of A. D is the son of C. E, who is the sister of D will be the daughter of C. B is the daughter-in-law of F whose husband has died means F is the mother of A. 

C is the brother of A who is the husband of B. So, C is the brother-in-law of B 

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If (3/2)X = (5/7)Y = (6/5)Z, then what is X : Y : Z?

 

A) 105 : 50 : 84 B) 24 : 25 : 32
C) 15 : 21 : 25 D) 20 : 42 : 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 20 : 42 : 25

Explanation:
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 I. A. B, C. D, E and F are six members of a family. 

 II. One couple has parents and their children in the family. 

 III. A is the son of C and E is the daughter of A. 

 IV. D is the daughter of F who is the mother of E. 

 Which of the following pairs is the parents of the couple ? 

A) AB B) BC
C) AF D) CF
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) BC

Explanation:

E is the daughter of A and F is the mother of E So, A is the father of E and hence the husband of F. Now,

D is the daughter of F So. D and E are the daughters of A and F Also. A is the son of C. 

Now, only B remains Thus. B and C are the parents of A. 

Clearly. B and C are the parents of the couple 

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A college has 10 basketball players. A 5-member team and a captain will be selected out of these 10 players. How many different selections can be made?

A) 1260 B) 1400
C) 1250 D) 1600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1260

Explanation:

A team of 6 members has to be selected from the 10 players. This can be done in 10C6 or 210 ways. 

Now, the captain can be selected from these 6 players in 6 ways.
Therefore, total ways the selection can be made is 210×6= 1260

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Q:

Which of the following conditions is correct for a right angled triangle?

 

A) Sum of the two angles of a triangle is greater than the third angle B) Sum of the two angles of a triangle is less than the third angle
C) Sum of the two angles of a triangle is equal to the third angle D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sum of the two angles of a triangle is equal to the third angle

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Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives.

(A) 16-28

(B) 20-30

(C) 30-40

(D) 40-50

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

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