Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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Suppose n is a positive integer such that (n2+ 48) is a perfect square. What is the number of such n?

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

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A bag contains 25 paise, 50 paise and 1 Rs coins. There are 220 coinsinall and the total amount in the bag is Rs. 160. If there arethrice as many 1 Rs. coins as there are 25 paise coins, then what is the number of 50 paise coins?

A) 60 B) 40
C) 120 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 60

Explanation:

Let there be x one rupee coin, y 50 paise coin, z 25 paise coinx + y + z = 220......(i)

Total amount = 160

Now, x + (y/2) + z = 160 ......(ii)

⇒4x + 2y + z = 640

Thrice as many 1 re coin as 25 paise

⇒x = 3z ......(iii)

On solving equation (i), (ii) and (iii), we get

z = 40x= 3* 40 = 120y = 220 –(120 + 40 ) = 60

So, 50 paise coin =60

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In a certain code language, "REMINDER" is written as "SFNJMCDQ". How is "STANDARD" written in that code language?

A) TUBOEQZE B) CZQETUBO
C) TUBOCZQC D) TUBOEBSE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) TUBOCZQC

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The entry ticket at a fun park was increased in the ratio 7 : 9, due to which footfalls fell in the ratio 13 : 11. What is the new daily collection (in Rs), if the daily collection before the price hike was Rs 2,27,500?

A) 237500 B) 247500
C) 232500 D) 242500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 247500

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In a certain code language, "COPIOUS" is written as "2345389" and "GENEROUS" is written as "16760389". How is "PIGEON" written in that code language?

A) 451763 B) 451673
C) 451637 D) 452637
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 451637

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If a watch is being sold at Rs 7,225 which is marked at Rs 8,500, then what is the discount (in %) at which the watch is being sold?

A) 24 B) 15
C) 25 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15

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Select the related letters from the given alternatives.

HIJ : OPQ :: STU : ?

A) BCD B) ZAB
C) XYZ D) CBA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ZAB

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Pointing to a photograph of a lady, Vishal says, "She is the sister­in­law of my grandfather's daughter". How is the lady in the photograph related to Vishal?

A) Mother B) Aunt
C) Sister D) Cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cannot be determined

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