Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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Find 150% of X, if X is the least number which when divided by 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 leaves remainders 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 respectively.

A) 750 B) 500
C) 1000 D) 1200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 750

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A series is given, with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

100, -20, 4, ? , 0.16, -0.032

A) 0.8 B) 1
C) -1 D) -0.8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -0.8

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Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.
1. Counter
2. Crop
3. Create
4. Carnation
5. Creator

A) 41352 B) 41253
C) 43125 D) 41325
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 41352

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A person lent certain sum of money at 10% per annum simple interest. In 20 years the interest amounted to Rs 500 more than the sum lent. What was the sum lent (in Rs)?

A) 200 B) 500
C) 1000 D) 250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 500

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If cot A = n/(n + 1) and cot B = 1/(2n + 1), then what is the value of cot (A + B)?

A) -1 B) 0
C) 1 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -1

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Q:

A bookseller bought 500 text books for  20,000. He wanted to sell them at a profit so that he get 50 books free. At what profit percent should he sell them?

A) 10 B) 20
C) 15 D) 10.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

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Q:

1/2 - 1/8 =

A) 1/2 B) 3/8
C) 2/3 D) 3/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3/8

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Now to find the difference in the given fractions, 1/2 - 1/8

First take the LCM of 2 & 8

LCM of 2 & 8 is 8

Then,

1/2 - 1/8

= (4 - 1)/8

= 3/8

 

Hence, 1/2 - 1/8 = 3/8.

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In the given figure, a circle touches the sides of the quadrilateral PQRS. The radius of the circle is 9 cm. RSP = SRQ = 60 deg and PQR = QPS = 120 deg. What is the perimeter (in cm) of the quadrilateral?

A) 36√3 B) 24√3
C) 48√3 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 48√3

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