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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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Sandeep got Rs. 6000 as his share out of the total profit of Rs. 9000 which he and Saketh earned at the end of one year. If Sandeep invested Rs. 20000 for 6 months, whereas Saketh invested his amount for the whole year, the amount invested by Saketh?

A) Rs. 5000 B) Rs. 6200
C) Rs. 8100 D) R. 7600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 5000

Explanation:

Let the amount invested by saketh = RS. p

Now, that of sandeep = 20,000 x 6

saketh = 12 x p

Ratio of their earnings = 120000 : 12p = 6000 : (9000 - 6000)

=> 12000012p = 60003000 => p= Rs. 5000

Hence, the amount investe by saketh  = Rs. p  = Rs. 5000.

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A boat can move 5 km/hr in still water. If the river is running at 1 km/hr, it takes it 75 min to move to a place and back. How far is the place?

A) 3 kms B) 5 kms
C) 6 kms D) 4 kms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3 kms

Explanation:

Let the place be at a distance of 'd' kms

From the given data,

d5 - 1 + d5 + 1 = 7560 kmsd4 + d6 = 54

5d/12 = 5/4 => d = 3 kms.

 

Hence, the place is 3 kms far.

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Q:

Find the odd one out of the following words ?

A) cruise B) crusade
C) expedition D) campaign
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) cruise

Explanation:

Cruise = a sea voyage for pleasure. All other words are related to ‘journey on land, sea with an aim’.

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Q:

A work which could be finished in 11 days was finished 4 days earlier after 4 more men joined. The number of men employed was ?

A) 7 B) 8
C) 9 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7

Explanation:

As the work is same
M1D1 = M2D2

Here Let the number of men employed was M
=> 11M = 7(M+4)
=> 11M - 7M = 28
=> M = 7

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From a deck of 52 cards, a 5 card hand is dealt.How may distinct five card hands are there if the queen of spades and the four of diamonds must be in the hand?

A) 52C5 B) 50C3
C) 52C4 D) 50C4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50C3

Explanation:

If the queen of spades and the four of diamonds must be in hand,we have 50 cards remaining out of which we are choosing 3.

 

So, 50C3

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Q:

What is the next letter in the given series
M N J Q G ?

A) U B) S
C) T D) H
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) T

Explanation:

1ST SERIES = M J G... It decreasing by 3 alphabets.
2ND SERIES = N Q... It increasing by 3 alphabets.

M N J Q G T...

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Q:

An unbiased die is rolled. Find the probability of getting a multiple of 3?

A) 1/6 B) 1/3
C) 5/6 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/3

Explanation:

S = { 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 } 

=> n(S) = 6

E = { 3, 6}

=> n(E) = 2

Therefore, P(E) = 2/6 =1/3

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When John arrives in New York,he has eight stops to see, but he has time only to visit six of them.In how many different ways can he arrange his schedule in New York?

A) 20610 B) 24000
C) 20160 D) 21000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20160

Explanation:

He can arrange his schedule in 8P6 = 20160 ways

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