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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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The true discount on a bill due 9 months hence at 12% per annum is Rs 540. Find the amount of the bill and its present worth?

A) 1600 B) 7000
C) 6000 D) 6500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6000

Explanation:

Let amount be Rs.x then,  

 [X * R * T] / [100 + (R * T)] = T.D  

=> [x * 12 * (3/4)] / [100+(12 * 3/4)] =540  

=> x = 6540  

Amount = Rs.6540   

P.W = Rs.(6540 -540) = Rs.6000

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Find the odd man out of the series 4, 5, 9, 18, 32, 59

A) 18 B) 5
C) 59 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 32

Explanation:

In the given series, 

 2nd term = 1st term + 12= 4 +1 = 5  

3rd term = 2nd term + 22 =5+4= 9  

4th term = 3rd term + 32 =9+9=18  

5th term = 4th term + 42 = 18+16=34 

Therefore, odd term is 32

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Nine different letters of alphabet are given, words with 5 letters are formed from these given letters. Then, how many such words can be formed which have at least one letter repeated ?

A) 43929 B) 59049
C) 15120 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 43929

Explanation:

Number of words with 5 letters from given 9 alphabets formed = 95

 

Number of words with 5 letters from given 9 alphabets formed such that no letter is repeated is = 9P5

 

Number of words can be formed which have at least one letter repeated =  95 - 9P5

 

= 59049 - 15120

 

= 43929

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a) In a family of 6 persons, there are two couples. b) The lawyer is the head of the family and has only two sons- Suresh and Rajesh- both teachers. c) Mrs. Veena and her mother-in-law both are lawyers. d) Suresh's wife is a Doctor and they have a son, Ankith.

1) What is the profession of Rajesh's wife ?


2) What is Ankith's grandfather's occupation ?

Answer

Answer: 1) Rajesh's wife is Mrs. Veena and she is a lawyer.


Answer: 2) The family doesn't have Ankith's grandfather.


So, we can't determine.

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A group of students decided to collect as many paise from each member of group as is the number of members. If the total collection amounts to Rs. 59.29, the number of the member is the group is:

A) 57 B) 67
C) 77 D) 87
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 77

Explanation:

Money collected = (59.29 x 100) paise = 5929 paise.

 

  Number of members = 5929 = 77.

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Q:

Choose the figure which is different from the rest.

A) a B) b
C) c D) d
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a

Explanation:
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There are 1650 students in a college. The difference between the number of boys and girls in the college is 400. What is the percentage of girls in the college ?

A) 49 B) 34
C) 43 D) 38
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 38

Explanation:

Let no. of boys be 'B' and no. of girls be 'G'

Here from given data,

B + G = 1650 .....(1)

B - G = 400 .....(2)

From (1) & (2), we get

2B = 2050

=> B = 1025

=> G = 1650 - 1025 = 625

Hence, the % of girls = 625 x 100/1650

=> 38% (approx).

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A is father of X ; B is mother of Y. The sister of X and Z is Y. Which of the following statements is definitely not true ? 

A) B is the mother of Z. B) X is the sister of Z
C) Y is the son of N. D) B is the wife of A.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Y is the son of N.

Explanation:

A is the father of X and Y is the sister of X. So. Y is the daughter of A. 

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