Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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Present age of A is 2 times the present age of B. After 8 years the B's age will be 4 times of C's present age. If C celebrated his fifth birthday 9 years
ago, then what is the present age (in years) of A?

A) 88 B) 96
C) 92 D) 84
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 96

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Three words in bold letters are given in each question, which have something in common among themselves. Out of the four given alternatives, choose the most appropriate description about these three words.

Vesuvius: Etna: Kilimanjaro

A) These are sites of volcanoes. B) These are island countries.
C) These are hills of Italy. D) These lie in polar region
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) These are sites of volcanoes.

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These are sites of volcanoes.

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You are given a question and three statements. Identify which of the statements is/are necessary/sufficient to answer the question.

L, M, N, O and P are standing in a circle facing the centre. Who is standing to the right of L?

Statements:
1. Next to L are P and M
2. O is standing to the right of P
3. O is standing to the left of N

A) Statement 1 and 2 are not sufficient B) Statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient
C) The statements are insufficient D) Statement 1 alone is sufficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient

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1/3 part of a certain journey is covered with the speed of 25 km/hr, 1/2 part of the journey is covered with the speed of 45 km/hr and the remaining part covered with the speed of 37.5 km/hr. What is the average speed (in km/hr) for the whole journey?

 

A) 37.08 B) 34.61
C) 43 D) 56
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 34.61

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If x = 1.1, then what is the value of 4x2 -4x + 1 ?

A) 1.21 B) 1.331
C) 2.21 D) 1.2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1.2

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The price of an article is discounted by 25%, to restore to its original value, the new price must be increased by

A) 57 percent B) 36.31 percent
C) 71.25 percent D) 33.33 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 33.33 percent

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A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

5, 9, 13, 17, ?, 25

A) 27 B) 23
C) 21 D) 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 21

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If a3 + b3 = 19 and ab = -6 , then what is the value of a + b?

A) 5 B) 7
C) 1 D) -5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1

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