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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 the following question, select the missing number from the given series.

 

41, 54, 67, ?, 93

 

A) 80 B) 82
C) 74 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 80

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In a 48 ltr mixture, the ratio of milk and water is 5:3. How much water should be added in the mixture so as the ratio will become 3:5 ?

A) 24 lit B) 16 lit
C) 32 lit D) 8 lit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 32 lit

Explanation:

Given mixture = 48 lit

Milk in it = 48 x 5/8 = 30 lit

=> Water in it = 48 - 30 = 18 lit

Let 'L' lit of water is added to make the ratio as 3:5

=> 30/(18+L) = 3/5

=> 150 = 54 + 3L

=> L = 32 lit.

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Q:

The year next to 2003 will have the same calendar as that of the year 2003?

A) 2024 B) 2014
C) 2009 D) 2020
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2014

Explanation:

Given year 2003, when divided by 4 leaves a remainder of 3.

NOTE: When remainder is 3, 11 is added to the given year to get the result.

So, 2003 + 11 = 2014

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Q:

Reena walked from A to B in the East 10 feet. Then she turned to the right and walked 3 feet. Again she turned to the right and walked 14 feet. How far is she from A?

A) 4 feet B) 5 feet
C) 24 feet D) 27 feet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5 feet

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Q:

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.

i. Garbage
ii. Garrulous
iii. Gabber
iv. Garble

 

A) i, iii, iv, ii B) iii, iv, i, ii
C) iii, i, iv, ii D) i, iv, iii, ii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) iii, i, iv, ii

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Q:

How many triangles are there in the given triangle?

 

A) 10 B) 11
C) 12 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11

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There are 5 novels and 4 biographies. In how many ways can 4 novels and 2 biographies can be arranged on a shelf ?

A) 26100 B) 21600
C) 24000 D) 36000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 21600

Explanation:

4 novels can be selected out of 5 in 5C4 ways.

2 biographies can be selected out of 4 in 4C2 ways.

Number of ways of arranging novels and biographies = 5C4*4C2  = 30

After selecting any 6 books (4 novels and 2 biographies) in one of the 30 ways, they can be arranged on the shelf in 6! = 720 ways.

By the Counting Principle, the total number of arrangements = 30 x 720 = 21600

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Q:

Count the number of triangles and squares in the given figure.

A) 36 triangles, 7 Squares B) 38 triangles, 9 Squares
C) 40 triangles, 7 Squares D) 42 triangles, 9 Squares
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40 triangles, 7 Squares

Explanation:

The figure may be labelled as shown 

 

 

Triangles :

 


The Simplest triangles are BGM, GHM, HAM, ABM, GIN, IJN, JHN, HGN, IKO, KLO, LJO, JIO, KDP, DEP, ELP, LKP, BCD and AFE i.e 18 in number

 

The triangles composed of two components each are ABG, BGH, GHA, HAB, HGI, GIJ, IJH, JHG, JIK, IKL, KLJ,LJI, LKD, KDE, DEL and ELK i.e 16 in number.

 

The triangles composed of four components each are BHI, GJK, ILD, AGJ, HIL and JKE i.e 6 in number.

 

Total number of triangles in the figure = 18 + 16 + 6 =40.

 

Squares :

 


The Squares composed of two components each are MGNH, NIOJ, and OKPL i.e 3 in number

 

The Squares composed of four components each are BGHA, GIJH, IKJL and KDEL i.e 4 in number

 

Total number of squares in the figure = 3 + 4 =7

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