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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 the difference between the mode and median is 2, then the difference between the median and mean is:

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

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The bankers discount and true discount on a sum of money due 8 months hence are Rs.120 & Rs.110 resp. Find the sum.

A) 1457 B) 1320
C) 1140 D) 1260
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1320

Explanation:

Sum = (B.D * T.D) / (B.D) -(T.D)

= (120 * 110) / (120 -110)

= 1320

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Q:

In a group of buffaloes and ducks the number of legs are 24 more than twice the number of heads. What is the number of buffaloes in the group ? 

A) 6 B) 18
C) 12 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12

Explanation:

Let the number of buffaloes be x

 and number of ducks be y.

Now, number of heads = x+y

Number of legs = 4x+2y  .......(1) 

But given that legs = 2(x+y)+24 ......(2)

 

solving (1) & (2),we get

 

4x+2y=2x+2y+24 

 

--> x=12.

 

Therefore number of buffaloes =12

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Q:

Ravi's house is to the west of Ankit's house. Lavi's house is to the north of Ankit's house. In which direction is Lavi's house with respect to Ravi's house?

A) South­-West B) North­-East
C) North­-West D) South-­East
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) North­-East

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A takes 24 day in completing a work alone. Time taken by A in completing 1/3rd of the work is equal to the time taken by B in completing half of the work. How many days will be taken in completing the work if both A & B start working together?

A) 21/3 days B) 48 days
C) 40 days D) 48/5 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 48/5 days

Explanation:

Ans. 
Time taken by A to complete a work alone - 24 days
Time taken by A in completing 1/3 of work = 24*1/3= 8 Days
8 day = time taken by B in completing 1/2 of work
B alone can complete the work = 16 days
The required time in completing the work if both A & B start working together?
16*24 / 40 = 48/5 Days

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

 


Argument :

 

An army general said 'Shoot Now' to the soldier.

 

Assumptions :

 

1. The soldier knows where and what to shoot.

2. The army general doesn't know to shoot.

 

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

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A bucket contains a mixture of two liquids A and B in the proportion 7: 5. If 9 litres of the mixture is replaced by 9 litres of liquid B, then the ratio of the two liquid becomes 7: 9. How much of the liquid A was there in the bucket ?

A) 21 litres B) 15 litres
C) 23 litres D) 18 litres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21 litres

Explanation:

Suppose the two liquids A and B are 7x litres and 5x litres respectivel Now, when 9 litres of mixture are taken out,

Now, when 9 liters of liquid B are added

 

 

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4 years ago, the ratio of 1/2 of Anita's age at that time and four times of Bablu's age at that time was 5 : 12. Eight years hence,1/2 of Anita's age at that time will be less than Bablu's age at that time by 2 years. What is Bablu's present age?

A) 10 years B) 24 years
C) 9 years D) 15 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10 years

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