Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

Q:

Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and replace 'x' in series 6,18,42,78,x

A) 84 B) 126
C) 96 D) 108
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 126

Explanation:

The pattern is +12,+24,+36,+48, . . . .
So,missing term=78+48=126

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Q:

 83% of 2350 = ?

A) 1889.95 B) 1912.35
C) 1875.25 D) 1950.50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1950.50

Explanation:
83% of 2350 = ?
 
83/100 x 2350
 
=8.3 x 235
 
=1950.50
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Q:

A company recruits satisfying the following criteria -

 

1. Candidates who secured at least 85% in standard 10th or equivalent.
2. Candidates who secured at least 65% in standard 12th or equivalent.
3. Candidates who are not from commerce background.

 

Who among the following candidates will the company definitely select?

 

 

A) Jitesh is a science student having scored 70% in standard 12th and 80% in 10th with an excellent sports back ground.   B) Jignesh scored 80% in standard 12th, 90% in standard 10th and secured 2nd place in his college among all commerce students.  
C) Jayesh scored 75% in standard 10th, 75% in standard 12th and is an arts student   D) Jinesh secured 80% in standard 12th, 88% in standard 10th and is a science student with great acting skills.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jinesh secured 80% in standard 12th, 88% in standard 10th and is a science student with great acting skills.

Explanation:
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Q:

A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 415 in 2 years and to Rs. 514 in 4 years. The sum is ?

A) Rs. 316 B) Rs. 251
C) Rs. 154 D) Rs. 294
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 316

Explanation:

S.I. for 2 years = (514 - 415) = Rs. 99
S.I. for 1 year = 99/2

Principal = (415 - 99) = Rs. 316.

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Q:

60 percent of 2/7 of three-fourth of a number is 2664. What is the number ?

A) 20720 B) 21352
C) 25421 D) 24150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20720

Explanation:

Let N be the required number. 

=> 60100x27x34xN=2664  

=> N = 2664x2x7x5/9  

=> N = 20720.

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Q:

Simon deposits $400 in an account that pays 3% interest compounded annually. What is the balance of Simon’s account at the end of 2 years?

A) 424.36 B) 524.56
C) 545.36 D) 456.36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 424.36

Explanation:

I=Prt

 

I=12

 

Balance = P +Prt

 

412

 

Find the balance at the end of the second year.

 

I = Prt=12.36

 

Balance =P + Prt

 

424.36

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Q:

There is a certain relation between two given words on one side of : : and one word is given on another side of : : while another word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the given pair has. Select the best alternative Aeroplane:Cockpit::Train:?

A) Wagon B) Coach
C) Compartment D) Engine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Engine

Explanation:

As the pilot of an aeroplane sits in the cockpit,
the driver of a train works in the engine.

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Q:

Mohan was married 5 years ago. At present his age is 6/5 times of his age at the time of marriage. His wife is 3 year younger to him. Find his wife’s present age?

A) 21 yrs B) 24 yrs
C) 27 yrs D) 30 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 27 yrs

Explanation:

Let Mohan present age = p

ATQ,

5/6 x p = p - 5

p = 30

His wifes age = 30 - 3 = 27 yrs.

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