Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

Q:

Which set represents a pythagorean triple?

A) 68, 72, 81 B) 35, 38, 42
C) 27, 38, 42 D) 33, 44, 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 33, 44, 55

Explanation:

A Pythagorean triple consists of three positive integers a, b, and c, such that a² + b² = c².

Here we know, that 3, 4, 5 are pythagorean triplets as 25 = 9 + 16. Hence, its multiple will also be a pythagorean triple.

 

In the options given, (3 x 11 , 4 x 11 , 5 x 11) = 33, 44, 55 is a pythagorean triplet.  

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In a row of people Manu is 7th from bottom end of row. Shrey is 10 ranks above Manu. If Shrey is 8th from top end, then how many people are there in this row?

A) 25 B) 26
C) 24 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 23

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If 25% of X is equal to 40% of Y, then what is the ratio of X and Y?

A) 8 : 5 B) 5 : 3
C) 9 : 5 D) 4 : 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8 : 5

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Shiv sold a shirt for Rs. 184 at a loss of 8%. To make a profit of 5% he should have sold the shirt for

A) Rs. 210 B) Rs. 197
C) Rs. 207.92 D) Rs. 200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 210

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A, B and C can complete a work in 10, 12 and 15 days respectively. All three of them starts together but after 2 days A leaves the job and B left the job 3 days before the work was completed. C completed the remaining work alone. In how many days was the total work completed?

A) 5 B) 6
C) 7 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7

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Q:

Thick : Thin :: Idle : ___

A) Inactivity B) Virtuous
C) Industrious D) Business
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Industrious

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When a discount of 20% is given on a pizza, the profit is 32%. If the discount is 18%, then the profit is

A) 50 percent B) 64.7 percent
C) 35.3 percent D) 20.6 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 35.3 percent

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Q:

Diagrammatic representation of data includes which of the following?

1) Bar diagram

2) Pie-diagram

3) Pictogram

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

 

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:
All three are types of data representation
Pictogram uses pictures so show different identities with different numbers
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