Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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If the square of sum of three positive consecutive natural numbers exceeds the sum of their squares by 292, then what is the largest of the three numbers?

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

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If + means division, ­ means multiplication, '÷' means subtraction, x means addition, and < means less than, then which of the following is false?

A) (10+2)÷7 < (10÷7)+2 B) (10­7)x2 < (10x2)­7
C) (10X7)­2 < (10­2)x7 D) (10÷2)+7 < (10+7)x2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (10X7)­2 < (10­2)x7

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In each of these question, the relationships between two or more elements are shown in the statements. These statements are followed by two conclusions. Read thestatements and give answer

Statement: A > B < P, Q < R > P

Conclusion:

I. B < R

II. Q > A

A) Only conclusion I follows. B) Only conclusion II follows.
C) Either conclusion I or II follows. D) Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only conclusion I follows.

Explanation:

(i) Q < R > P ... (ii)Combining both statements, we haveA > B < P < R > QNow, B < R is true.Hence, I follows.Again, We can’t compare A and Q. Thus, conclusion II does not follow.

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Four pairs of words are given. Find the odd one out.

A) Rhombus : Four-sided polygon B) Nonagon : Seven-sided polygon
C) Octagon : Eight-sided polygon D) Hexagon : Six-sided polygon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nonagon : Seven-sided polygon

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In a certain code, 327 means 'don't cut tree', 635 means 'plant one tree', 138 means 'tree gives shade' and 4953 means 'we must plant tree'. Which digit represents 'shade'?

A) 1 B) 4
C) 8 D) cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) cannot be determined

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Courtroom : Judge :: Stadium : ___

A) Landlord B) Organizer
C) Referee D) Promoter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Referee

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The income of Rahul is Rs 60000 and his expenditure is Rs 40000. If his income is increased by 20% and expenditure in increased by 15%, then what will be the percentage increase in his savings?

 

A) 30 B) 5
C) 15 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30

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Deepti bought a set of cups for Rs. 175, but then had to sell it later to clear old stocks for Rs. 161. What is the percentage of loss that she had to incur?

A) 16 B) 8
C) 7 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

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