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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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Study the following information and answer the given question:

Point A is 10m to the south of B.Point G is 3 m to the east of A. Point H is 5 m to the south of G. Point D is 6 m to the west of H. Point C is 10 m to the north of D. Point K is 6 m to the east of C. Point L is 5 m to the north of K.

How far and in which direction is point B from point L?

A)

5 metres south

 B)

4 metres east
C)

6 metres north

 D)

3 metres west
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)

3 metres west



Explanation:
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Q:

LCM of 80, 85, 90

A) 11440 B) 11998
C) 12240 D) 12880
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12240

Explanation:

LCM of (80, 85, 90) can be found by prime factorizing them.

 

80 → 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 5

85 → 17 × 5

90 → 2 × 3 × 3 × 5

L.C.M of (80,85,90) = 2 × 2 x 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 × 17

= 16 x 9 x 85

= 144 x 85

= 12240

 

L.C.M of (80,85,90) = 12240.

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative 

Assertion (A) : Silver is not used to make electric wires. 

Reason (R)   :  Silver is a bad conductor. 

A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false. D) A is false but R is true.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A is true but R is false.

Explanation:

Silver is a good conductor of electricity but it is not used to make electric wires because it is expensive 

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Q:

In how many ways can 5 letters be posted in 4 letter boxes?

A) 512 B) 1024
C) 625 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1024

Explanation:

First letter can be posted in 4 letter boxes in 4 ways. Similarly second letter can be posted in 4 letter boxes in 4 ways and so on.

Hence all the 5 letters can be posted in = 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 = 1024

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Q:

Odometer is to Mileage as Compass is to

A) Direction B) Niddle
C) Speed D) Altitude
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Direction

Explanation:

An odometer is an instrument which is used to measure Mileage of a vehicle. In the same way, Compass is an instrument used to know the direction.

 

Hence, Odometer : Mileage :: Compass :: Direction.

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A sector of 120 degrees, cut out from a circle, has an area of 66/7 sq cm. Find the radius of the circle.

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

Explanation:

πr=667

 r =3

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How is B related to A ? 

I. A is B's sister. 

II. is the father of A and B. 

A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question
C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data even in both the statements together are not sufficient to answer the question
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) If the data even in both the statements together are not sufficient to answer the question

Explanation:

From statements I and II together, we can conclude only that either B is the sister or brother of A.

So, even from both the statements, the exact relation cannot be known. 

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

1. Clamp
2. Cloud
3. Cable
4. Cannal
5. Capricon

A) 35412 B) 34512
C) 43512 D) 45312
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 34512

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