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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:

A person purchase 50 mangoes he sells 10 at 20% profit, 20 at 30% profit and rest got rotten. Find its total loss or profit%?

A) 28% B) 26%
C) 24% D) 22%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 24%

Explanation:

Let the cost price of each mango be Rs. 1

So 50 mangoes costs = Rs. 50

20% Profit on Selling Price of 10 mangoes = Rs. 12 

30% Profit on Selling Price of 20 mangoes = Rs. 26

Total = Rs. 38

Loss = 50 - 38 = 12

 

Loss% = (12/50) x 100 = 24%.

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Q:

A number divided by 296 leaves the remainder 75. If the same number is divided by 37, what will be the remainder ?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 11 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

Explanation:

Let x be the number.

Given: x = 296n + 75 [where n is quotient] 

 --> (378n) +( 372 + 1) 

 -->37(8n + 2) + 1

Hence, when x divided by 37, 1 is the remainder.

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Q:

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

Argument :

A top university has reduced the syllabus of Mathematics in Class 12.

Assumptions:

1. Students can score more marks than before in Mathematics.
2. This has been done to reduce the stress and burden of the students in Mathematics.

 

A) Only assumption 2 is implicit B) Both 1 and 2 are implicit
C) Only assumption 1 is implicit D) Neither 1 and 2 is implicit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only assumption 2 is implicit

Explanation:
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Q:

7/9 of the people present in a hall are sitting in 9/13 of the chairs available and the rest are standing. If there are 28 empty 9 sitting chairs, how many chairs would have been still empty if everyone in the hall was sitting?

A) 15 B) 12
C) 18 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10

Explanation:
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A family consists of six members P, Q, R, S, T and U. There are two married couples. Q is a doctor and the father of T. U is grandfather of R and is a contractor. S is grandmother of T and is a housewife. There is one doctor, one contractor, one nurse, one housewife and two students in the family. Who is the sister of T ? 

A) R B) U
C) T D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) R

Explanation:

Q, the Doctor, is the father of T. S, the Housewife, is the grandmother of T and hence the mother of Q. Since there are only two married couples one being that of Q, the grandfather of R. i.e, U must be married to S. Thus, R and T will be both children of Q and these must be the students So, P, who remains, shall be the wife of Q and she alone can be the nurse. Thus, U must be the contractor 

Clearly, R and T are children of same parent, So. R will be the sister of T. 

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Q:

Boy, man, uncle, fireman, grandfather are...

A) Feminine titles B) Masculine titles
C) Both Feminine and Masculine titles D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Masculine titles

Explanation:

As they are the titles of male gender, they are called as Masculine titles.

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Q:

If each vowel of the word NICELY is changed to the next letter in the English alphabetical series and each consonant is changed to the previous letter in the English alphabetical series and then the alphabets are arranged in alphabetical order, which of the following will be fourth from the left?

A) M B) J
C) B D) O
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Thus after arranging the letters as per English alphabetical series; we get; Thus 4th letter from the left end will be K.

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Q:

2, 16, 3, 81, 4, ?

A) 99 B) 125
C) 256 D) 396
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 256

Explanation:

The given number series is 2, 16, 3, 81, 4, ?

2

2^4 = 16

3

3^4 = 81

4

4^4 = 256

 

Hence, the next number is 256.

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