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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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A person was asked to state his age in years. His reply was , "Take my age 3 years hence, multiply it by 3 and subtract 3 times my age 3 years ago and you will know how old I am." What was the age of the person ?

A) 18 B) 20
C) 24 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18

Explanation:

Let the present age of person be   x years.

Then, 3(x + 3) - 3(x - 3 ) = x   <=> (3x + 9) - (3x - 9) = x  <=> x = 18..

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How is my father's mother's only daughter-in-law's daughter's father related to me ?

A) Son-in-law B) Uncle
C) Son D) Father
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Father

Explanation:

My fahter's mother's only daughter-in-law is my father's wife i.e. my mother. My mother's daughter is my sister. My sister's father is my father.

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Q:

Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

Who has the least weight to height ratio?

A) Anju B) Ankitha
C) Anupama D) Anuradha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Anupama

Explanation:
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A cubical block of metal weighs 6 pounds. How much will another cube of the same metal weigh if its sides are twice as long?

A) 48 B) 12
C) 36 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 48

Explanation:

If you double the sides of a cube, the ratio of the surface areas of the old and new cubes will be 1: 4. The ratio of the volumes of the old and new cubes will be 1: 8.

Weight is proportional to volume. So, If the first weighs 6 pounds, the second weighs 6x8 pounds =48.

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The average age of 80 boys in a class is 15. The average age of group of 15 boys in the class is 16 and the average of another 25 boys in the class is 14. What is the average age of the remaining boys in the class ?

A) 12.24 yrs B) 13.25 yrs
C) 16 yrs D) 15.25 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15.25 yrs

Explanation:

Total ages of 80 boys = 15 x 80 = 1200 yrs.
Total age of 16 boys = 15 x 16 = 240 yrs
Total age of 25 boys = 14 x 25 = 350 yrs.
Average age of remaining boys = 1200 - (240+350) / 80 - (25+15) = 610/41 = 15.25 yrs.

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Read the statement and select a conclusion from the given alternatives.

 

Statement :

 

The Official Secret Act (OSA) enacted by the 'ABC' Government in the year 1930 seems to be one of the major sources of corruption in the country 'X'.

 

Conclusions :

 

I. The Official Secret Act has to be abolished immediately to put an end to the corruption in the country 'X'.

II. The 'ABC' Government had an intention of encouraging corruption in the Government offices.

 

 

A) Only conclusion I follows B) Only conclusion II follows
C) Either I or II follows D) Neither I nor II follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only conclusion I follows

Explanation:
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Q:

In a certain code language "TEARS" is written as "UGDVX", then "SMILE" would be written as:

A) TOLPJ B) TOLNG
C) TOJPJ D) TOKNH
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TOLPJ

Explanation:

Movement of letters  is +1, +2, +3, +4, +5

 

Therefore, SMILE => TOLPJ

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Q:

In which year was Sanjay born ? 

I. Sanjay is six years older than Gopal.

II. Gopal's brother was born in 1982.

III. Sanjay's brother as two years younger than Gopal's brother who was eight years younger than Gopal. 

A) I and II together B) II and III together
C) I and III together D) I, II and III together
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) I, II and III together

Explanation:

From II, we know that Copal's brother was born in 1982. From III, we find that Gopal's brother was 8 years younger to him i.e. Copal was born in 1974. From I, we find that Sanjay is 6 years older than Gopal Thus. Sanjay was born in 1968. So. all the three statements are required. 

 

 

 

 

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