Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

Q:

The percentage profit earned by selling an article for Rs. 1920 is equal to the percentage loss incurred by selling the same article for Rs. 1280. At what price should the article be sold to make 25% profit?

A) Rs. 2000 B) Rs. 2200
C) Rs. 2400 D) Data inadequate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 2000

Explanation:

Let C.P. be Rs. x.

 

Then,= >1920-xx*100=x-1280x*100

 

=>  1920 - x = x - 1280

 

=>  2x = 3200

 

=>  x = 1600

 

 Required S.P. = 125% of Rs. 1600 =Rs(125/100*1600) = Rs2000

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Q:

If

4x9=25
7x4=53

then

9x4=?

A) 81 B) 83
C) 85 D) 88
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 85

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Q:

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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Q:

Simplify 5x(x + 2) + 4x

 

 

A) 5x2 + 10 B) 9x + 10
C) 5x2 - 14x D) 5x2 + 14x
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5x2 + 14x

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Q:

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives.

Paper : Pulp : : ? : ?

 

A) Sack : Jute B) Gold : Jewellery
C) Cloth : Garment D) Car : Vehicle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sack : Jute

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Q:

From the given words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.

ORDINALS

A) DINAR B) ADORN
C) SALON D) IDEAL
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) IDEAL

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Q:

Complete the next number in the given number series?

21 56 102 160 231 316

A) 416 B) 415
C) 414 D) 413
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 416

Explanation:

The given number series is  21 56 102 160 231 316

 

21      56       102        160      231       316         416

   +35    +46       +58       +71      +85       +100

        +11      +12       +13      +14      +15

 

Hence, the next number in the given number series is 316 + 100 = 416.

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Q:

Select the related letters from the given alternatives.

WVT : SRP :: MLJ : ?

A) KHG B) IHG
C) IHF D) HEF
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) IHF

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