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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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Find which of the two conclusions I and II given below is/are definitely true from the the given statements.

 

Statements: I > W > T > N, I = F = G = C

 

Conclusions:    I. W > I                 

                         II. C > N

A) Only Conclusion I is true B) Only Conclusion II is true
C) Both conclusions I & II are true D) Neither conclusion I nor II is true
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Only Conclusion II is true

Explanation:

From the given Statements : 

 1. I > W > T > N
 
 2. F = G = C
 

Conclusions are : 

 I. W > I (False)

 II. C > N (True)

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The average weight of 50 boys in a class is 45 Kg. When one boy leaves the class, the average reduces by 100g. Find the weight of the boy who left the class.

A) 50 Kg B) 50.8 Kg
C) 49 Kg D) 49.9 Kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 49.9 Kg

Explanation:

Total weight of 50 boys = 45 X 50 = 2250

Average weight of 49 boys = 44.9

Total weight of 49 boys = 44.9 X 49 = 2200.1

Weight of boy who left the class=2250–2200.1=49.9

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A text book of mathematics cost 2 Rs/- more than a text book of literature. If 5 literature books cost 38 Rs/- more than 3 mathematics books, what is the cost of each literature book?

A) 44 B) 22
C) 24 D) 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 22

Explanation:

Let each literature text book cost be Rs. X

Then, cost of mathematics text book = Rs. (X + 2)

ATQ,

5X = 38 + 3(X + 2)

5X = 38 + 3X + 6

2X = 44

X = 22.

 

Therefore, cost of each literature text book = Rs. X = Rs. 22.

And that of masthematics = X + 2 = Rs. 24.

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Choose the alternative where the third segment in the statement can be logically deduced using both the preceding two, but not just from one of them.

I. All IIMs are in India. No BIMs are in India. No IIMs are BIMs

II. All IIMs are in India. No BIMs are in India .No BIMs are IIMs

III. Some IIMs are not in India. Some BIMs are not in India. Some IIMs are BIMs.

IV. Some IIMs are not in India. Some BIMs are not in India. Some BIMs are IIMs.

A) I Only B) II Only
C) I and II D) III and IV
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) I and II

Explanation:
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The following bar graph shows the percentage of chairs produced by two companies Neel Kamal and Raj Kamal during five different years. Bar graph also shows the total no. of chairs produced in different years associated with it. Study the graph carefully to answer the following questions.

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Question 1)  Find the average no. of chairs produced by Raj Kamal in the years 2004, 2006 and 2007 together.

 

Question 2)  What is the ratio of no. of chairs produced by Neel Kamal in the years 2007 and 2008 together to that by Raj Kamal in the same years together?

 

Question 3)  If 12% chairs out of total chairs produced in the year 2008 were defective and in them ratio of defective chairs by Raj Kamal and Neel Kamal is 2 : 3 then find the no. of defective chairs produced by Neel Kamal in the year 2008.

Answer

Answer 1)  


1/3 x (54 x 150 + 60 x 300 + 36 x 450)


= 1/3 x 42300


= 14100.


 


Answer 2)


Required ratio of chairs = 64 x 450 + 56 x 50036 x 450 + 44 x 500


= 56800/38200


= 284/191.


 


Answer 3)


 


Required number of chairs =  35 x 12100 x 50000
= 3600.


 

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Radha and Hema are neighbours and study in the same school. Both of them use bicycles to go to the school. Radha’s speed is 8 km/hr whereas Hema’s speed is 10 km/hr. Hema takes 9 minutes less than Radha to reach the school. How far is the school from the locality of Radha and Hema?

A) 5 km B)  5.5 km
C) 6 km D) 6.5 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6 km

Explanation:
Let the distance between be D km
Time taken by radha – Time taken by Hema = 9 mins
So D/8 – D/10 = 9/60 hrs
D = 6km
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Negative divided by Negative

A) -ve B) +ve
C) 0 D) Can't be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) +ve

Explanation:

We know the Mathematical rules that

 

++ = ++- = --+ = --- = +

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If a > b > 0, AB = a - b cm, BC = 2√ab cm, then ∠ABC is

A)  45° B)  60
C)  90° D)  120°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C)  90°

Explanation:
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