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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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In a certain code language "nce po tam" means "boys are studying", "me tam sam" means "grapes are sour" and "tam po me" means "boys are grapes". which of the following represents "sour" in that code language?

A) tam B) me
C) sam D) cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sam

Explanation:

nec po tam => boys are studying

 

me tam sam => grapes are sour

 

tam po me => boys are grapes 

 

It is clear that "sam" represents "sour" in that code language.

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The average of marks in 3 subjects is 224. The first subject marks is twice the second and the second subject marks is twice the third. Find the second subject marks ?

A) 384 B) 96
C) 192 D) 206
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 192

Explanation:

Let the third subject marks be 'x'
=> Second subject marks = 2x
=> Third subject marks = 4x
Given avg = 224
x + 2x + 4x = 224 x 3
=> 7x = 224 x 3
=> x = 96
Hence, Second subject marks = 2x = 2 x 96 = 192.

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Mr. stenley employed a certain number of typist for his project. 8 days later 20% of the typist left the job and it was found that it took as much time to complete the rest work from then as the entire work needed with all the employed typists. The average speed of a typist is 20 pages/hour. Minimum how many typist could be employed? 

A) 10 B) 5
C) 15 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5

Explanation:

Since 20% i.e 1/5 typists left the job. So, there can be any value which is multiple of 5 i.e, whose 20% is always an integer. Hence, 5 is the least possible value.

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Q:

54.327 x 357.2 x 0.0057 is same as

A) 5.4327 x 3.572 x5.7 B) 5.4327 x 3.572 x0.57
C) 54327 x 3572 x 0.0000057 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5.4327 x 3.572 x5.7

Explanation:

Number of decimal places in the given expression = 8

Number of decimal places in (A) = 8

Number of decimal places in (B) = 9 

Number of decimal places in (C)= 7

Clearly , the expresssion in (A) is the same as the given Expression.

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Q:

if log105+log5x+1=log10(x+5)+1,then x is equal to

A) 1 B) 3
C) 5 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

Explanation:

log105+log5x+1=log10x+5+1

log1055x+1=log1010x+5

55x+1=10x+5

5x+1=2x+10

3x=9

x=3

 

 

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Two trains are running with speeds 30 kmph and 58 kmph respectively in the same direction. A man in the slower train passes the faster train in 18 seconds. Find the length of the faster train?

A) 105 mts B) 115 mts
C) 120 mts D) 140 mts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 140 mts

Explanation:

Speeds of two trains = 30 kmph and 58 kmph

=> Relative speed = 58 - 30 = 28 kmph = 28 x 5/18 m/s = 70/9 m/s

Given a man takes time to cross length of faster train = 18 sec

 

Now, required Length of faster train = speed x time = 70/9  x  18 = 140 mts.

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Arun’s weight is 140% of Akhil’s weight. Nani’s weight is 90% of Shreyon’s weight. Shreyon’s weight is twice as much as Akhil’s. What percentage of Arun’s weight is Nani’s weight?

A) 76% B) 77%
C) 78% D) 79%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 78%

Explanation:

Let Akhil's weight = p kg

=> Shreyon's weight = 2p kg

Nani's weight = 0.9 x 2p = 1.8p kg

=> Arun's weight = 1.4p kg

Required percentage = 1.4p1.8p x 100

= 77.8%

~= 78%

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A mixture contains 25% milk and rest water. What percent of this mixture must taken out and replaced with milk so that in mixture milk and water may become equal. 

A) 31.8% B) 31%
C) 33.33% D) 29.85%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 33.33%

Explanation:

Now, take percentage of milk and applying mixture rule

25          100

       50

50            25  = 2 : 1

 

Hence required answer =  1/3 or 33.33%

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