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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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What is the number of straight lines and the number of triangles in the given figure.

A) 10 straight lines and 34 triangles B) 9 straight lines and 34 triangles
C) 9 straight lines and 36 triangles D) 10 straight lines and 36 triangles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9 straight lines and 36 triangles

Explanation:

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The Horizontal lines are DF and BC i.e. 2 in number.

The Vertical lines are DG, AH and FI i.e. 3 in number.

The Slanting lines are AB, AC, BF and DC i.e. 4 in number.

Thus, there are 2 + 3 + 4 = 9 straight lines in the figure.

Now, we shall count the number of triangles in the figure.

The simplest triangles are ADE, AEF, DEK, EFK, DJK, FLK, DJB, FLC, BJG and LIC i.e. 10 in number.

The triangles composed of two components each are ADF, AFK, DFK, ADK, DKB, FCK, BKH, KHC, DGB and FIC i.e. 10 in number.

The triangles composed of three components each are DFJ and DFL i.e. 2 in number.

The triangles composed of four components each are ABK, ACK, BFI, CDG, DFB, DFC and BKC i.e. 7 in number.

The triangles composed of six components each are ABH, ACH, ABF, ACD, BFC and CDB i.e. 6 in number.

There is only one triangle i.e. ABC composed of twelve components.

There are 10 + 10 + 2 + 7 + 6+ 1 = 36 triangles in the figure.

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Q:

Find the number which is a prime number.

 

A) 39   B) 87  
C) 79   D) 93
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 79  

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

 

PRQPQPQPQ, PQRPQPQPQ, PQPRQPQPQ, PQPQRPQPQ, PQPQPRQPQ, _______________.

 

A) PQPQPQRPQ B) RPQPQPQPQ
C) PRQPQPQPQ D) PQRPQPQPQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) PQPQPQRPQ

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

 

PQPQPQPQ, RQPQPQPQ, RSPQPQPQ, RSRQPQPQ, RSRSPQPQ, _______________.

 

A) RSRSRSPQ   B) PQPQPQPQ  
C) RQPQPQPQ   D) RSRSRQPQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) RSRSRQPQ

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Study the following table carefully and answer the questions based on it.

 

The following table shows the domestic sales of cars of five manufacturers from 2005 to 2010.
(All the figures are in thousands)

 

 

During 2006, what is the approximate share domestic sales of cars of the manufacturer M?

 

A) 19.5% B) 10.5%
C) 20.5% D) 25.5%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 19.5%

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A person takes a loan of Rs. 200 at 5% simple interest. He returns Rs.100 at the end of one year. In order clear his dues at the end of 2 years, he would pay : 

A) Rs. 100 B) Rs. 105
C) Rs. 115 D) Rs. 110
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 115

Explanation:

Amount to be paid = Rs.100+200×5×1100+100×5×1100= Rs. 115.

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If the cost of x metres of wire is d rupees, then what is the cost of y metres of wire at the same rate?

A) Rs. (xy/d) B) Rs. (xd)
C) Rs. (yd) D) Rs. (yd/x)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. (yd/x)

Explanation:

Cost of x metres = Rs. d.

Cost of 1 metre = Rs.(d/x)

Cost of y metres = Rs.[(d/x).y] = Rs.(yd/x)

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Pointing to a man in a photograph, a woman said, "His brother's father is the only son of my grandfather." How is the woman related to the man in the photograph ? 

A) Mother B) Aunt
C) Sister D) Daughter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sister

Explanation:

Only son of woman's grandfather — Woman's father.

Man's brother's father — Man's father

So. the woman is man's sister.  

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