Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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Two pipes, when working one at a time can fill a cistern in 2 hrs and 3 hrs, respectively while a third pipe can drain the cistern empty in 6 hrs. All the three pipes were opened together when the cistern was 1/6 full. How long will it take for the cistern to be completely full?

A) 1 hour B) 1 hour 30 min
C) 1 hour 20 min D) 1 hour 15 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 hour 15 min

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The ratio of sand to gravel in a mixture is 7 : 8 while that between gravel and cement is 6 : 7. What is the ratio of sand to cement in the mixture?

A) 49 : 48 B) 7 : 7
C) 8 : 6  D) 3 : 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3 : 4

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If 3:27 :: 5:?

A) 25 B) 125
C) 250 D) 625
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 125

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) BYCX B) DWEV
C) GUHS D) IRJQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) GUHS

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In what ratio does the point T(x, 0) divide the segment joining the points S(5, 1) and U(-1, -2)?

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

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From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.

PERSONALITY

A) REALITY B) REASON
C) PERSON D) ROYALTY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ROYALTY

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Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 8 B) 27
C) 100 D) 125
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 100

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Given equations are solved on the basis of a certain system. Find the correct answer for the unsolved equation on that basis :

2 + 4 + 6 = 48 and

3 + 2 + 8 = 48 ,

then 2 + 5 + 7 = ?

A) 48 B) 70
C) 14 D) 59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 70

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