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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:

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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Q:

Sravan drove from home to a neighboring town at the speed of 50 km/h and on his returning journey, he drove at the speed of 45 km/h and also took an hour longer to reach home. What distance did he cover?

A) 350 kms B) 450 kms
C) 900 kms D) 700 kms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 900 kms

Explanation:

Let the distance he covered each way = d kms

According to the question,

d/45 - d/50 = 1

=> d = 450 kms.

 

Hence, the total distance he covered in his way = d + d = 2 d = 2 x 450 = 900 kms.

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Q:

There are 41 students in a class, number of girls is one more than number of guys. we need to form a team of four students. all four in the team cannot be from same gender. number of girls and guys in the team should NOT be equal. How many ways can such a team be made ?

A) 49450 B) 50540
C) 46587 D) 52487
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50540

Explanation:

Given G + B= 41 and B = G-1
Hence, G = 21 and B = 20
Now we have 2 options,
1G and 3M
(or)
3G and 1M
(2G and 2M or 0G and 4M or 4G and oM are not allowed),

 

Total : C121×C320+C321×C120= 50540 ways.

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Q:

If the rate of inflation for the next 20 years is 2.5% per year, what annual income will be needed 20 years from now to have the same purchasing power as a $30,000 annual income today?

A) 39158 B) 49158
C) 59158 D) 69158
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 49158

Explanation:

i=j/m

FV = PV(1+  i)^n

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Q:

Find the simple interest charged on borrowing $325 for 5 years at 3% p.a. (per annum or per year) interest.

A) 59 B) 46
C) 48.75 D) 34.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 48.75

Explanation:

I= PTR100

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Q:

Kashundra Jones plans to make a lump sum deposit so that she can withdraw $3,000 at the end of each quarter for 10 years. Find the lump sum if the money earns 10% per year compounded quarterly

A) 75263.64 B) 76345
C) 76389 D) 56897
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 75263.64

Explanation:

 

 

A=R[(1+i)^n-1]/i(1+i)^n

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Q:

A can run 22.5 m while B runs 25 m. In a kilometre race B beats A by

A) 100 m B) 111m
C) 25 m D) 50 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 100 m

Explanation:

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Q:

Emerson said that the poet was landlord, Sealord, airlord. The flight of imagination made the poet master of land, sea and air. But a poet's dream of yesterday becomes today an actual achievement and a reality for all men. Even those who invented, improved and perfected the aeroplane could hardly have dreamt of the possibility of flight into outer space. 

 

The passage best supports the statement that:

A) all imaginations become a reality some day. B) what man imagined has never been impossible; he has always turned it a reality through his conception of ideas and sheer hard labour
C) seemingly impossible imaginations make one a good poet, D) man has reached the climax of technological development with his exploration into outer space.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) what man imagined has never been impossible; he has always turned it a reality through his conception of ideas and sheer hard labour

Explanation:
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