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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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How much money would you need to deposit today at 9% annual interest compounded monthly to have $12000 in the account after 6 years?

A) 9007 B) 4007
C) 7007.08 D) 8oo7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7007.08

Explanation:

FV=P(1+r/n)^nt

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Vishal is 24th from either end of the row of boys ? How many boys are there in the row ?

A) 48 B) 49
C) 46 D) 47
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 47

Explanation:

Given that Vishal is 24th from either end of the row i.e from two sides

  1 2 3 4 5 . . . . . .24 23 22 21 20 . . . . . 5 4 3 2 1 

  Here before Vishal there are 23 members and after Vishal there are 23 members

  = 23+1+23 --> 47 members in the row.

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Q:

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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Q:

Find the compound interest on Rs.16,000 at 20% per annum for 9 months, compounded quartely.

A) Rs.2522 B) Rs.2422
C) Rs.3522 D) Rs.2322
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.2522

Explanation:

Principal = Rs.16,000;

Time=9 months = 3 quarters;

Amount

=Rs.[16000x(1+5/100)³] =[16000x21/20x21/20x21/20]

= Rs.18522.

 

C.I

= Rs.(18522 - 16000)

= Rs.2522.

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If the average height of boys in a hall is 180 cm and that of girls is 150 cm. If the average height of the gathering is 165 cm, then find the number of girls present in the hall if the number of boys present in the hall are 78 ?

A) 56 B) 64
C) 87 D) 78
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 78

Explanation:

Using Trial and error method,

we get the number of girls in the hall = 78

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Q:

Consider the given argument and decide which of the given assumptions is (are) implicit.

Argument :

Due to water crisis in the city, the authority had asked all the citizens to reduce their water consumption by 25%.

Assumptions:

1. Many citizens may reduce their water consumption.
2. Many activists may protest to this advisory by the authority.

 

A) Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit B) Only assumption 1 implicit
C) Only assumption 2 implicit D) Both 1 and 2 are implicit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Only assumption 1 implicit

Explanation:
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Q:

Sneha’s weight is 140% of Veena’s weight. Rina’s weight is 90% of Sana’s weight. Sana weighs twice as much as Veena. If Sneha’s weight is x% of Rina’s weight, then x is equal to:

A) 596/9 B) 605/9
C) 645/9 D) 700/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 700/9

Explanation:

Let Veena's weight = 1 kg

Sana's weight = 2 kg

Sneha's weight = 1.4 kg

Rina's weight = 1.8 kg

Now,according to the given data in the question,

1.8x100 = 1.4

 

x = 1.4 × 1001.8 = 7009 = 77 79.

 

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Find the area of the square whose side is equal to the diagonal of a rectangle of length 3 cm and breadth 4 cm. 

A) 25 sq.cm B) 16 sq.cm
C) 9 sq.cm D) 4 sq.cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25 sq.cm

Explanation:

Given length of the rectangle = 3 cm

Breadth of the rectangle = 4 cm

Then, the diagonal of the rectangle D = 32 + 42 = 25 = 5

Then, it implies side of square = 5 cm

We know that Area of square = S x S = 5 x 5 = 25 sq.cm.

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