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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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Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

What was the increase in the height of the child from the 7th Birthday to the 13th Birthday?

A) 55 cms B) 50 cms
C) 45 cms D) 40 cms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 45 cms

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One year ago the ratio between Maneela’s and Shanthi’s salary was 3 : 4. The ratios of their individual salaries between last year’s and this year’s salaries are 4 : 5 and 2 : 3 respectively. At present the total of their salary is Rs. 4160. The salary of Maneela, now is?

A) Rs. 1600 B) Rs. 1700
C) Rs. 1800 D) Rs. 1900
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 1600

Explanation:

Let the salaries of Maneela and Shanthi one year before be M1, S1 & now be M2, S2 respectively.

Then, from the given data,

M1/S1 = 3/4  .....(1)

M1/M2 = 4/5 .....(2)

S1/S2 = 2/3  .....(3)

and M2 + S2 = 4160  .....(4)

 

Solving all these eqtns, we get M2 = Rs. 1600.

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A triangle and a parallelogram are constructed on the same base such that their areas are equal. If the altitude of the parallelogram is 100 m , then the altitude of the triangle is

A) 200m B) 300m
C) 400m D) 100m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 200m

Explanation:

Let the triangle and parallelogram have common base b, 

let the Altitude of triangle is h1 and of parallelogram is h2(which is equal to 100 m), then  

Area of triangle    = 12×b×h1 

Area of rectangle  = b*h2 

As per Given,

12*b*h1=b*h2

12*b*h1=b*100

 h1=200

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5x - 6 = 3x - 8

Solve the above equation.

A) 2 B) -1
C) -2 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -1

Explanation:

Given 5x - 6 = 3x - 8

5x - 3x = -8 + 6

2x = -2

=> x = -1.

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123 typists typeed 984 papers in 1/15 hour. The number of papers typed for  minute by a average typist is:

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

Explanation:

Use unitary method:

In \inline \frac{1}{15} hours, 123 typists can type 984 paper

In 1 minute, 123 typists can type  \inline \frac{984}{4} = 246 papers

In 1 minute, 1 typist can type \inline \frac{246}{123} =2 papers      [ Hint \inline \frac{1}{15} hours = 4 minutes]

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There are four prime numbers written in ascending order of magnitude. The product of the first three is 385 and of the last three is 1001. Find the fourth number ?

A) 17 B) 19
C) 13 D) 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 13

Explanation:

(385/1001) = 5/13

First Number is 5

=> Fourth number is 13 

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If 'A$B' means ' A is father of B ', 'A#B' means ' A is daughter of B ', 'A@B' means ' A is sister of B ' then  how is K related to Lin "H@K$L#M" ?

A) Husband B) Uncle
C) Father D) Cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Husband

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Which is the correct ascending order of the given numbers?

 

A) 2/3, 5/6, 3/4 B) 3/4, 2/3, 5/6
C) 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 D) 5/6, 3/4, 2/3  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2/3, 3/4, 5/6

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