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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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A wheelchair slalom event, athletes weave around cones and race to the finish line. A diagram of the rectangular course 30m length &16m bredth is shown. Find the the area of the course

A) 480 B) 560
C) 180 D) 460
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 480

Explanation:

A = lw

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Archipelago : Islands :: Massif : ?

A) Caves B) Hillocks
C) Mountains D) Forests
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mountains

Explanation:

First is a group of the second.

Hence, Archipelago : Islands :: Massif : Mountains.

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Q:

Mahesh bought 100 kg of rice for Rs. 1040 and sold it at a loss of as much money as he received for 30 kg rice. At what price did he sell the rice?

A) Rs. 7.46/kg B) Rs. 8/kg
C) Rs. 8.74/kg D) Rs. 8.56/kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 8/kg

Explanation:

Let the selling price of the rice = Rs.P/kg

Now, according to the question,

1040 - 100p = 30p

=> p = 8/kg

 

Hence, the selling price of the rice = Rs. 8/kg

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Two concentric circles form a ring. The inner and outer circumferences of ring are  5187m and 3527 m respectively. Find the width of the ring.

A) 4 B) 5
C) 6 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4

Explanation:

Let the inner and outer radii be r and R metres.

 

Then  2πR=3527=>R=3527*722*12=8m 

 

 2πR=5287=>R=5287*722*12=12m

 

=> Width of the ring = (R - r) = (12 - 8) m = 4 m.

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What part of the volume of a cube is the pyramid whose base is the base of then cube and whose vertex is the center of the cube?

A) 4:1 B) 5:1
C) 6:1 D) 7:1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6:1

Explanation:

Volume of the cube/volume of pyramid=a313a2×a2

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The mean of 100 observations is 40. It is found that an observation 84 was misread as 48. Then the correct mean is ?

A) 40.36 B) 41.24
C) 41.92 D) 42.05
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40.36

Explanation:

Given,

mean of 100 observations is 40

=> Total of 100 observations = 40 x 100 = 4000

84 is misread as 48

=> Difference = 84 - 48 = 36

=> Now, new total of 100 observations = 4000 + 36 = 4036

Correct Mean = 4036/100 = 40.36

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Q:

Indolence is related to Work in the same way as Taciturn is related to

A) Observe B) Speak
C) Cheat D) Act
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Speak

Explanation:

"The words in each pair are antonyms of each other". Here "opposite Relationship" exists. The Word Indolence and the word work are opposite to each other. Similarly the opposite of the word Taciturn is speak.

Indolence - Meaning of this word is 'Laziness'

Taciturn - Meaning of this word is ' Saying very little' , not communicating a lot.

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Q:

Arrange the fractions in ascending order

A) 5/8 < 7/12 < 3/4 < 13/16 B) 5/8 < 7/12 < 13/16 < 3/4
C) 5/8 < 3/4 < 13/16 < 7/12 D) 7/12 < 5/8 < 3/4 < 13/16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7/12 < 5/8 < 3/4 < 13/16

Explanation:

5/8 = .625, 7/12 = .5833, 3/4 = .75, 13/16 = .8125

So order will be
7/12 < 5/8 < 3/4 < 13/16

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