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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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When the price of whear was increased by 32%, a family reduced its consumption in such a way that the expenditure on wheat was only 10% more than before. If 30 kg per month were consumed before, find the new monthly consumption of family?

A) 27 kgs B) 25 kgs
C) 24 kgs D) 21 kgs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25 kgs

Explanation:

Initial wheat per kg cost be Rs. 100

Then, monthly expenditure of the family = 30 x 100 = 3000

After increase in cost,

Let P be new monthly consumption of family.

P x 132 = 110/100 x 3000

=> P = 25 kg.

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k, l, m together started a business. k invested Rs.6000 for 5 months l invested Rs.3600 for 6 months and m Rs.7500 for 3 months. If they get a total profit of Rs.7410. Find the share of l ?

A) Rs. 1640 B) Rs. 2500
C) Rs. 2160 D) Rs. 3000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 2160

Explanation:

=> 60x5 : 36x6 : 75x3

=> 100 : 72 : 75

=> 72/247 x 7410 = Rs. 2160

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In the series given below , how many 8's are there each of which is exactly divisible by its immediate preceeding as well as succeeding numbers ?
2 8 3 8 2 4 8 2 4 8 6 8 2 8 2 4 8 3 8 2 8 6

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

Explanation:

Clearly, we may mark such sets of 3 numbers, in which the middle number is 8 and each of the two numbers on both sides of it is a factor of 8, as shown below :


2 8 3 8 2 4 8 2 4 8 6 8 2 8 2 4 8 3 8 2 8 6

So, there are two such 8's. Hence the answer is C.

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Q:

The ratio between the length and breadth of a rectangular field is 5 : 4 if the breadth is 20m less than the length, the perimeter of the field is :

A) 260m B) 280m
C) 360m D) none of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:
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Q:

Ten women can do a work in six days. Six men can complete the same work in five days. What is the ratio between the capacity of a man and a woman?

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

Explanation:

(10 * 6) women can complete the work in 1 day.

 Therefore, 1 woman's  1 day's work = 1/60

 

(6 * 5) men can complete the work in 1 day.

 Therefore, 1 man's  1 day's work = 1/30

 

so, required ratio =1/30 : 1/60 = 2:1

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Q:

How many meshes are there in 1 squrare meter of wire gauge if each mesh is 8mm long and 5mm wide ?

A) 2500 B) 25000
C) 12500 D) 15400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25000

Explanation:

We know that,

 

One square meter is equal to 10,00,000 sq mm.
Given, each mesh is 8mm length and 5mm wide
Therefore for each mesh : 8 x 5 = 40 sq mm.
So, number of meshes = 100000040 = 25000.

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Q:

14 persons are seated around a circular table. Find the probability that 3 particular persons always seated together.

A) 11/379 B) 21/628
C) 24/625 D) 26/247
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 24/625

Explanation:

Total no of ways = (14 – 1)! = 13!

Number of favorable ways = (12 – 1)! = 11!

 

So, required probability = 11!×3!13! = 39916800×66227020800 = 24625

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An alloy contains gold and silver in the ratio 5 : 8 and another alloy contains gold and silver in the ratio 5 : 3. If equal amount of both the alloys are melted together, then the ratio of gold and silver in the resulting alloy is ?

 

A) 113/108 B) 105/103
C) 108/115 D) 103/113
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 105/103

Explanation:

As given equal amounts of alloys are melted, let it be 1 kg.

Required ratio of gold and silver = 513 + 58813 + 38 = 105103.

 

Hence, ratio of gold and silver in the resulting alloy = 105/103.

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