3100+ Mental Ability Reasoning Questions and Answers with Explanation

Q:

Add is to multiply as subtract is to

A) fraction	B) divide
C) decimal	D) None of the above

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) divide

Explanation:

Here if you observe, add and subtract are opposite in nature. Similarly, mutiply and divide are also opposite in nature.

Hence, Add : Multiply :: Subtract : Divide.

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Q:

Mohan, Ritika, Janvi, Priya and Riya are friends. Janvi runs faster than Ritika but slower than Priya. Mohan is the slowest runner and Riya runs faster than Priya. Who runs the fastest among the five?

A) Priya	B) Riya
C) Ritika	D) Mohan

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Riya

Explanation:

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Q:

There are n boxes and m fruits. If we put 3 fruits in each box 3 fruits will be excess. If we put 4 fruits in each box 1 box will be excess. Find number of boxes and fruits ?

A) 3 & 9	B) 6 & 19
C) 7 & 24	D) 5 & 18

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7 & 24

Explanation:

7 boxes & 24 Balls.
Let, n = No. of boxes ; m = No. of fruits
3n+3 = m---------->(1)
4(n-1)= m---------->(2)
=>4n-4 = 3n+3;
=>4n-3n = 4+3
n = 7
Put n=7 in eqn(1)
=> 3(7)+3 = m
21+3 = m
m = 24;

Number of boxes = 7 and fruits = 24

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Q:

Which of the Phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrases printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct.

They claim that their employees are highly committing and disciplined.

A) Have been highly committed	B) Have high commitments
C) Are highly committed	D) No correction required

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Are highly committed

Explanation:

As per the rule of adverb, the adverb is followed by the third form of verb.

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Q:

In a certain code language, "LOYALTY" is written as "MPZBMUZ". How is "PROCLAIM" written in that code language?

A) QSPDDBJN	B) QSPDBMJN
C) QSPDMBJN	D) QPSDMBJN

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) QSPDMBJN

Explanation:

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Q:

In the following question, various terms of an alphabet series are given with one or more terms missing as shown by (?). Choose the missing terms out of the given alternatives. BAZ, DCY, FEX, ?

A) FXW	B) FEY
C) HGW	D) EFX

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) HGW

Explanation:

The first letter moves two steps forward.
The second letter moves 2 steps forward.
The third letter moves one step backward.

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Q:

Oar is to rowboat as foot is to

A) Walk	B) Loafers
C) Skateboard	D) Running

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Skateboard

Explanation:

A rowboat can be put into motion by using oar. Similaarly, a skateboard can be put into motion by using foot.

The other options like walk and running are not objects to be in motion. And loafers are something worn on foot.

Hence, Oar : Rowboat :: Foot : Skateboard.

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Q:

You find that the person whom you call your friend has been cheating you. what would you do ?

A) Break relations with him.	B) Give him tit for tat
C) Make him realise his mistake	D) Tell other friends about him.

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