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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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Vipin's and Javed's salaries are in the proportion of 4 : 3 respectively. What is Vipin's salary ?

I. Javed's salary is 75% that of Vipin's salary. 

II. Javed's salary is Rs 4500. 

A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question
C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data even in both the statements together are not sufficient to answer the question
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question

Explanation:

Statement I is merely an interpretation of the information contained in the question

However, Vipin's salary can be determined from statement II as follows

Let Vipin's and Javed's salaries be 4x and ax respectively.

Then, 3x = 4500 or x = 1500 Vipin's salary = 4x = Rs 6000.

Thus, II alone is sufficient. 

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Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list?

XYZXYZxYZ, XYZXYzXYZ, XYZXyZXYZ, XYZxYZXYZ, XYzXYZXYZ, _______________.

A) xYZXYZXYZ B) XYZXYZxYZ
C) XyZXYZXYZ D) XYZXYzXYZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) XyZXYZXYZ

Explanation:
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How many different four letter words can be formed (the words need not be meaningful using the letters of the word "MEDITERRANEAN" such that the first letter is E and the last letter is R?

A) 59 B) 56
C) 64 D) 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 59

Explanation:

The first letter is E and the last one is R.

 

Therefore, one has to find two more letters from the remaining 11 letters.

 

Of the 11 letters, there are 2 Ns, 2Es and 2As and one each of the remaining 5 letters.

 

The second and third positions can either have two different letters or have both the letters to be the same.

 

Case 1: When the two letters are different. One has to choose two different letters from the 8 available different choices. This can be done in 8 * 7 = 56 ways.

 

Case 2: When the two letters are same. There are 3 options - the three can be either Ns or Es or As. Therefore, 3 ways.

 

Total number of possibilities = 56 + 3 = 59

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If HCF of two numbers is 8,which of the following can never be their LCM?

A) 32 B) 48
C) 60 D) 152
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 60

Explanation:

60 is not a multiple of 8

 

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Which of the following statement is correct about a triangle?

 

A) If the triangles are congruent then their area will be equal B) If the areas of two similar triangles are equal then the triangle is congruent
C) Two congruent triangles are always similar to each other D) All options are correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All options are correct

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Filed Under: Area
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Refer the below table and answer the following question.

If 400 calories are burned by jogging 5 km, then how many calories were burnt in the given week? 

A) 1890 calories B) 1840 calories
C) 1790 calories D) 1740 calories
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1840 calories

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Filed Under: Table Charts
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Two cogged wheels of which one has 32 cogs and other 54 cogs, work into each other. If the latter turns 80 times in three quarters of a minute, how often does the other turn in 8 seconds?

A) 48 B) 24
C) 38 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24

Explanation:

Less Cogs  more turns and less time  less turns

 

    Cogs  Time  TurnsA  54       45       80B   32       8          ?

Number of turns required=80 × 54/32 × 8/45  = 24 times

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M and N have children A and B.
F is spouse of B.
D is child of F.
P is son in law of N.
K is kid of P.

Who is male chiled of M and N ?

A) B B) A
C) None D) Can't be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) B

Explanation:

Spouse means a person's partner in marriage, it can be male or female.
But given F is spouse of B
And P is Son in law of N
Relation between F and B
Relation between P and A only
and p is male So, A must be female
=> B is male child.

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Filed Under: Logic
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