Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

Q:

Select the related number from the given alternatives.

12.5 : 6.25 :: 7 : ?

A) 3.5 B) 3.25
C) 6.5 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3.5

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Below question has with a part of it underlined. The question is followed by four alternatives to replace the underlined part of the sentence. Choose the best alternative which is grammatically correct.

In this particular job we have discovered that to be diligent is more important than being bright.

A) for one to be diligent is more important than being bright. B) by being diligent is important than being bright.
C) being diligent is more important than being bright. D) diligence is more important than brightness.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) diligence is more important than brightness.

Explanation:

Parallel construction error in the original statement. A similar form is required on each side of the comparison. " Diligence - brightness ".

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A secret can be told to only 3 persons in 3 minutes. Each person in turn tells 3 other persons in the next 3 minutes and the processes continues accordingly. In 30 minutes how many persons can be told this secret in this way ?

A) 88572 B) 77854
C) 99584 D) 55654
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 88572

Explanation:

Given a secret is told to 3 persons in 3 minutes.
And if the process continues with each person saying 3 other persons,
In 30 minutes => the rocess for 10 times because each person time is 3 minutes.
Required number of persons = 3 + 32 + 33 + .... + 39 + 310

 

Now it forms a geometric progression,

 

Sum to n terms is S = arn - 1r - 1

 

Here a = 3, r = 3

 
=> 59048 x 3 /2

 

= 88572.

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Q:

Select the related word from the given alternatives.

Pencil : Lead :: Pen : ?

A) Ball B) Write
C) Blue D) Ink
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ink

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Study the bar chart and answer the questions based on it.

 

Production of Pesticides by Coromandal International Ltd. Company (in 1000 tonnes)

 

 

What was the percentage increase in production of Pesticides in 2002 compared to that in 1995?

A) 320% B) 300%
C) 220% D) 200%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 220%

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Q:

Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

If 400 calories are burned by jogging 5 km, how many calories are burnt in the given week?

 

A) 1280 calories B) 1330 calories
C) 1230 calories D) 1180 calories
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1280 calories

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Q:

Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

What is the average bonus (in rupees)?

A) 6960000 B) 173333
C) 220000 D) 696000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 696000

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Q:

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

SYMBOLIC

A) BASIC B) SMILY
C) CLIMB D) COILS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) BASIC

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