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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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Which one of the following diagrams represents the relationship between Insects, Flies and Dogs?

 

 

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

Explanation:
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Q:

Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the given classes.

Cricketer, Footballer, Indian

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

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A bag contains 8 red and 4 green balls. Find the probability that two balls are red and one ball is green when three balls are drawn at random. 

A) 56/99 B) 112/495
C) 78/495 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 112/495

Explanation:

nS= C4 12=495

 

nE= C28×C14=112

 

∴P(E)=112495

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After working for 8 days, Arun finds that only 13 rd of the work has been done. He employs Akhil who is 60% as efficient as Arun. How many days more would Akhil take to complete the work?

A) 24.5 days B) 26.6 days
C) 25 days D) 20 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 26.6 days

Explanation:

Arun has completed 13rd of the work in 8 days

Then he can complete the total work in

13 ---- 8

 1 ---- ?

= 24 days


But given Akhil is only 60% as efficient as Arun

Akhil =124×60100=140

Akhil can complete the total work in 40 days

Now, remaining 2/3rd of work can be completed in

 1  ------   40

23 ------   ?  

= 26.66 days.

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Q:

The present worth of Rs.1404 due in two equal half-yearly instalments at 8% per annum. Simple interest is:

A) 1320 B) 1300
C) 1325 D) 1200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1325

Explanation:

Required Sum = PW of Rs.702 due 6 months hence + PW of Rs.702 due 1 year hence 

= Rs.[ (100 x 702) / (100+(8 x 1/2)) ] + [ (100 x 702) / (100+(8 x 1)) ]  

= Rs.1325

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Two boys and a girl can do a work in 5 days, while a boy and 2 girls can do it in 6 days. If the boy is paid at the rate of 28$ a week, what should be the wages of the girl a week ?

A) 24 $ B) 22 $
C) 16 $ D) 14 $
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 16 $

Explanation:

Let the 1 day work of a boy=b and a girl=g, then
2b + g = 1/5 ---(i) and
b + 2g = 1/6 ---(ii)
On solving (i) & (ii), b=7/90, g=2/45
As payment of work will be in proportion to capacity of work and a boy is paid $ 28/week,
so a girl will be paid 28×245790 = 16 $.

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Q:

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation?

10 x 4 + 5 - 30 ÷ 6 = 31

A) x and - B) ÷ and -
C) + and ÷ D) - and +
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x and -

Explanation:
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Q:

Detect an error part labelled (1), (2), (3) & (4) in the following question.

whole northern states in(1)/india are reeling under the(2)/devastating(3)/of the drought(4)

 

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

Explanation:

Error is in the first part of the sentence. 'Whole' is used with singular nouns.
The correct sentence is - 'All Northern states in India are reeling under the devastating of the drought.

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