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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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In measuring the sides of a rectangle, one side is taken 5% in excess and the other 4% in deficit. Find the error percent in the area, calculate from the those measurements.

A) .7% B) 0.8%
C) 0.9% D) 0.3%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 0.8%

Explanation:

let x and y be the sides of the rectangle then 

correct area =105100x×96100y 

 

Error% = 504500xy-xy=4500xy %

 

4500xy×1xy×100=45=0.8

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Pointing to a photograph, Vipul said, "She is the daughter of my grandfather's only son." How is Vipul related to the girl in the photograph ?

A) Father B) Brother
C) Cousin D) Data inadequate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Brother

Explanation:

My grandfather's only son — My father. So, the girl is the daughter of Vipul's father i.e., Vipul is the girl's brother. 

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Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary.

1. Stilt 2. Stifle 3. Stink 4. Stingy

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

Explanation:
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If Rs.10 be allowed as true discount on a bill of Rs.110 at the end of a certain time , then the discount allowed on the same sum due at the end of double the time is

A) 18.20 B) 18.33
C) 18 D) 18.30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 18.33

Explanation:

Present worth  = Amount - True Discount = 110 -10 = Rs.100 

SI on Rs.100 for a certain time = Rs.10

SI on Rs.100 for doube the time = Rs.20 

True Discount on Rs.120 = 120 - 100 = Rs.20 

True Discount on Rs.110 = 110×20120 = Rs.18.33

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Three friends, P, Q and R started a partnership business investing money in the ratio of 5 : 4 : 2 respectively for a period of 3 years. What is the amount received by P as his share in the total profit ?

a. Total amount invested in the business in Rs. 22,000.

b. Profit earned at the end of 3 years is 3/8 of the total investment.

c. The average amount of profit earned per year is Rs. 2750.

A) Only c is sufficient B) Both a & b are sufficient
C) Both A & B gives result D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B gives result

Explanation:

a and b give, profit after 3 years = Rs.(3/8 x 22000) = Rs.8250.

From c also, profit after 3 years = Rs. (2750 x 3) = Rs. 8250.

∴ P's share = Rs.(8250 x 5/11) = Rs. 3750.

Thus, (either C is redundant) or (a and b are redundant).

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Q:

25 : 37 :: 49 : ?

A) 65 B) 69
C) 79 D) 81
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 65

Explanation:

Here the given numbers are related in such a manner that,

52 = 255+12 + 1 = 37Similarly, 72 = 497+12 + 1 = 64 + 1 = 65

 

Hence, 25 : 37 :: 49 : 65.

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If 4/7 of P is equal to 12/14 of Q, then what is P : Q?

 

A) 15 : 8   B) 14 : 9  
C) 7 : 8   D) 3 : 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3 : 2

Explanation:
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Q:

3 x 0.3 x 0.03 x 0.003 x 30 =?

A) 0.0000243 B) 0.000243
C) 0.00243 D) 0.0243
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0.00243

Explanation:

3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 30 = 2430. Sum of decimal places = 6

Therefore, 3 x 0.3 x 0.03 x 0.003 x 30 = 0.002430 = 0.00243

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