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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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Q:

Find the area of the rectangle or square with the given dimensions L = 5 inches, W= 3 inches?

A) 13 B) 14
C) 15 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15

Explanation:

We know that,

Area of rectangle A = L x W = 5 x 3 = 15 sq.inches.

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Q:

A tailor has 37.5 metres of cloth and he has to make 8 pieces out of a metre of cloth. How many pieces can he make out of half of the cloth he has ?

A) 300 B) 150
C) 175 D) 200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 150

Explanation:

Half of the cloth = 37.5/2
From 1 meter he will make 8 pieces
=> in 37.5/2 ---- ?

37.5/2 x 8

= 150.

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Q:

Stee : Rails :: Alnico : ?

A) Magnets B) Aircraft
C) Machinery D) Silver ware
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Magnets

Explanation:

First is used to makes the second.

 

Hence, Stee : Rails :: Alnico : Magnets.

 

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Q:

No national productivity measures are available for underground industries that may exist but remain unreported. On the other hand, at least some industries that are run entirely by self-employed industrialists are included in national productivity measures. 

 

From the information given above, it can be validly concluded that

A) there are at least some industries run entirely by self-employed industrialists that are underground industries B) no industries that are run entirely by self-employed industrialists operate underground
C) there are at least some industries other than those run entirely by self-employed industrialists that are underground industries D) there are at least some industries run entirely by self-employed industrialists that are not underground industries
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) there are at least some industries run entirely by self-employed industrialists that are not underground industries

Explanation:

D is the only argument that will be apt for the passage

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Q:

Mature : Regressed :: Varied : ?

A) Monotonous B) Rhythmice
C) Obsolete D) Decorous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Monotonous

Explanation:

The words in each pair are opposites of each other.

Here Mature and Regressed are opposite to each other. Then the required word should be opposite of varied and it is monotonous.

 

Hence, Mature : Regressed :: Varied : Monotonous.

 

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Q:

The ratio of efficiencies of two filling pipes is 4 : 5. There is a third emptying pipe which efficiency is two third of the average efficiency of first two filling pipes can empty a filled tank in 36 minutes. In how much time both the filling pipes can fill the tank when it is empty?

A) 16 min B) 12 min
C) 14 min D) 20 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12 min

Explanation:

Let the efficiencies of filling pipes is 4p and 5p respectively.

Efficiency of pipe which empty the tank = 2/3 x 9p/2 = 3p

Total work = 3p x 36 = 108p

 

Time to fill the tank by both the pipes = 108p/9p = 12 min.

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The given figures depict the country-wise distribution of the people who visit China for business setup.

 

If in a given year, 500000 people visited China, then the ratio of the number of Americans with the age group between 20 and 40 years to the Russians with the age group below 20 years who visited China is

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

Explanation:
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Q:

The following bar graph indicates the production of sugar (in lakh tonnes) by three different sugar companies P, Q and R over years 2009 to 2013.

Production of Sugar by Companies P, Q and R during 2009 - 2013

1. The percentage increase in production of Company Q from the year 2009 to the year 2013 is :

1. 80%              2. 90%              3. 60%              4. 100%


2. The average production over the years 2009 - 2013 was maximum for the Company(ies):

1. Q                   2. P                   3. R                   4. P and R


3. The percentage rise or fall in production of Company Q as compared to the previous year is the maximum in the year :

1. 2011             2. 2010             3. 2013             4. 2012


4. The percentage of production of Company R to Production of Company Q is the maximum in the year

1. 2010             2. 2009             3. 2011             4. None of these


5. The ratio of the average production of Company P during the years 2011 to 2013 to the average production of Company Q for the same period is :

1. 23 : 25          2. 27 : 29          3. 15 : 17          4. 9 : 11

Answer

1. Answer : 4


 Explanation : Required Percentage =100-5050×100= 100% 


 


2. Answer : 4 


Explanation : The average production of P = 60+90+50+100+805= 76 


The average production of Q =50+70+70+80+1005  = 74 


The average production of R = 70+80+90+70+705 = 76


Maximum average production = P and R both


  


3. Answer : 2 


Explanation : The percentage rise in 2010 =70-5050×100 = 40% 


The percentage rise in 2011 = 70-7070×100= 0% 


The percentage rise in 2012 = 80-7070×100= 14.28% 


The percentage rise in 2013 =100-8080×100 =25% 


 


4. Answer : 2


Explanation : The percentage of production of Company R to production of Company Q  


in 2009 =7050×100 = 140 


in 2010 =8070×100 = 114.28 


in 2011 =9070×100 = 128.57 


in 2012 = 7080×100= 87.5  


in 2013 = 70100×100= 70 


 


 


5. Answer : 1


Explanation : Average production of company P during the years 2011 to 2013 =50+100+803 = 2303 


Average production of company Q during the years 2011 to 2013 =70+80+1003 = 2503


Required ratio = 23 : 25

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