Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded

 

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

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The price of commodity X increases by 40 paise every year, while the price of commodity Y increases  by 15 paise every year. If in 2001, the price of commodity X was Rs. 4.20 and that of Y was Rs. 6.30, in which year commodity X will cost 40 paise more than the commodity?

A) 2010 B) 2011
C) 2012 D) 2013
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2011

Explanation:

Suppose commodity X wil cost 40 paise more than Y after Z  years. Then,

        (4.20 + 0.40Z) - (6.30 + 0.15Z) = 0.40

=>  0.25Z = 0.40 + 2.10  => Z= 2.50/0.25 = 10

Therefore, X will cost 40 paise more than Y 10  years after 2001 . i.e in 2011

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Refer the below data and answer the following question.

Between 10pm to 6am, a fitness band records the following data. How long was the user in light Sleep or was in Extremely light sleep?

 

A) 4.4 hours B) 3.9 hours
C) 2.9 hours D) 4.9 hours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4.4 hours

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

Assertion (A)  : Cotton is grown in alluvial soils. 

Reason (R)    :  Alluvial soils are very fertile. 

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: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Alluvial soils comprising of silt and sand carried down by the rivers, are very fertile. However, cotton is grown in black soil that suits its mineral requirements 

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When a women sells 20 articles for Rs. 160, there is 40% loss. How many articles should she sell for Rs. 240 in order to earn 20% profit ?

A) 16 B) 15
C) 17 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15

Explanation:

Given when she sells at Rs. 160 for 20 articles, she get 40% loss.

 

Then, to get 20% profit selling at Rs. 240 for let 'P' articles

 

=> 1602060=240p120

 

=> 120 x 160 x P = 20 x 70 x 240

 

=> P =  15 articles.

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Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

What is the value of total stock in lakh rupees?

 

A) 621.5 B) 120
C) 62.15 D) 300
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 62.15

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Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

Labour and Interest are what percent of total expenses?

 

A) 10.5 percent B) 17.75 percent
C) 25 percent D) 32.25 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25 percent

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On 24th Nov, 2007 Thursday falls. What day of the week was it on 10th Nov, 2006 ?

A) Wednesday B) Tuesday
C) Friday D) Thursday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Wednesday

Explanation:

The year 2006 is an ordinary year. So, it has 1 odd day.
So, the day on 24th Nov, 2007 will be 1 day beyond the day on 24th Nov, 2006.
But, 24th Nov, 2007 is Thursday.
24 - 10 = 14 days.
Therefore, 2 weeks ago it is same day.
Thus, 10th Nov, 2006 is one day before 10th Nov, 2007 i.e. it is Wednesday.

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