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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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Q:

Consider the following for real numbers α, β, γ and δ ?

1) sec α = 1/4

2) tan β = 20

3) cosec γ = 1/2

4) cos δ = 2

How many of the above statements are not possible?

 

A) one  B) two
C) three D) four
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) three

Explanation:
Sec of any number can never be less than 1
tan can take any value from -∞ to + ∞
cosec of any number can never be less than 1
cos of any number can never be greater than 1
so option 1,3,4 are not possible
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The average weight of a class of 24 students is 35 kg. If the weight of the teacher be included, the average rises by 400 g. The weight of the teacher is : 

A) 45 kg B) 46 kg
C) 47 kg D) 48 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 45 kg

Explanation:

Weight of the teacher = (35.4 x 25 - 35 x 24) kg = 45 kg.

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Q:

Find the wrong number in the given number series?

180, 90, 60, 40, 36

A) 36 B) 40
C) 60 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

Explanation:

The given number series is 180, 90, 60, 40, 36

It follows a pattern that,

180 x 1/2 = 90

90 x 2/3  = 60

60 x 3/4  = 45 (NOT 40)

45 x 4/5  = 36

 

Hence, the wrong number in the given series is 40.

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Q:

A salesman gets commission on total sales at 9%. If the sale is exceeded Rs.10,000 he gets an additional commission as bonus of 3% on the excess of sales over Rs.10,000. If he gets total commission of Rs.1380, then the bonus he received is:

A) Rs.180 B) Rs.120
C) Rs.480 D) data insufficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.120

Explanation:

Commission up to 10000 = 10000x9100 = 900 

 

Again after 10000, 

 

              Commission    :   Bonus 

                           9       :   3 

                         3x        :   x

 

 Therefore,   Bonus = 1380-900×14 = Rs. 120

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Q:

Find the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock when the time is 3.25

A) 47.5 degrees B) 57.5 degrees
C) 45.5 degrees D) 55.5 degrees
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 47.5 degrees

Explanation:

At 3 O'clock, Minute hand is at 12 while the Hour hand is at 3. Again the minute hand has to sweep through ( 30 x 5 ) ie 150° for reaching the figure 5 to show 25 mins. 

Simultaneously the Hour hand will also rotate for 25 mins. Thus starting from the mark, 3 the hour hand will cover an angle = (25 x 30) / 60 = 12.5° 

Hence, Angle between Hour and the Minute hand = ( 60 - 12.5 ) = 47.5°

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Q:

Find the next number in the given number sequence?

101, 98, 93, 86, 75, ?

A) 62 B) 68
C) 71 D) 73
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 62

Explanation:

The given number sequence is 101, 98, 93, 86, 75, ?

101

101 - 3 = 98

98 - 5 = 93

93 - 7 = 86

86 - 11 = 75

75 - 13 = 62

 

Here the series follows a pattern that consecutive subtraction of prime numbers.

 

Hence, the next number in the sequence is 62.

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Find the next number in the following number series?

410, 409, 413, 404, ? 

A) 412 B) 415
C) 418 D) 420
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 420

Explanation:

The given number series 410, 409, 413, 404, ? , follows a pattern that 

410

410 - 13 = 409409 + 22 = 413413 - 33 = 404404 + 42 = 420

 

Hence, the next number in the given series is 420.

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Q:

Arrange the words given below in a meaningful sequence.

1. Poverty   2. Population   3. Death    4. Unemployment    5. Disease 

A) 2, 3, 4, 5, 1 B) 3, 4, 2, 5, 1
C) 2, 4, 1, 5, 3 D) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2, 4, 1, 5, 3

Explanation:

The correct order is :

Population    Unemployment    Poverty     Disease   Death

          2                   4                             1                    5           3 

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