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What are Different sections in Aptitude and Reasoning Question and Answers?

In this highly competitive world, Aptitude and reasoning tests are prominently important. Typically, there are multiple sections in this type of tests. Broadly they are: Verbal Reasoning(Mental Ability, Logical Deduction), Non-Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude(Data interpretation, Arithmetic Ability).


Why Aptitude and Reasoning Questions?

Aptitude and Reasoning tests simply mean to measure or determine a person's ability in a particular skill or field of knowledge. These days most of Aptitude and Reasoning tests are in online format. With proper practice of these aptitude tests, They are easy to crack. Preparing for Aptitude and Reasoning tests will often avoid disappointments in Entrance Exams for various competitive exams and job interviews.


What type of questions are there in Aptitude and Reasoning tests?

Aptitude and Reasoning tests consists of various Arithmetic, Data interpretation, Diagrammatic and Psychometric question and answers. Though these tests seem confusing at first, with proper practice and applied logic, they are very easy to crack. Later, it becomes interesting to solve such puzzles. Most of these are based on a particular sequence, hence it is important to understand the sequence to solve the problem. Practicing these more and more will yield better results.

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The average temperature of Monday to Wednesday was 37 C and of Tuesday to Thursday was 34 C. If the temperature on Thursday was 4/5 th of that of Monday, the temperature on Thursday was ?

A) 35 c B) 36 c
C) 34 c D) 32 c
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 36 c

Explanation:

Monday + Tuesday + Wednesday = 37 x 3 -----------(1)
Tuesday + Wednesday + Thursday = 34 x 3---------(2)
Thursday = 4/5 of Monday ------------------(3)
subtract eqn (1) from (2) we get,
Thursday - Monday = -9
=> Monday - Thursday = 9.......(4)
From (3) & (4), we get

So,Thursday = 36 C

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Dhoni ,Raina ,Kohli and Sikhar have all played 5 innings each and each scored 131 runs.The players Score Card is given below : 100,90,85,80,30,25,20,20,15,15,10,10,10,3,3,3,2,1,1,1.

 Given hints are:

 1. Dhoni & Raina have scored different runs in 4 innings however in one innings they have scored same runs.

2. Shikhar & Kohli have also scored different runs in 3 innings however their indivitual score is same throughout 2 innings(meaning each has scored same run twice in 2 innings). 

3. Shikhar's highest score is greater than that of Kohli's highest score.

4. Only Shikhar has scored more than 1 run in each innings.

5. Raina's hiighest score is greater than that of Dhoni's highest score.

Questions :

1. Who scored century in one innings ?
2. Who scored 35 runs in 2 consecutive innings ?
3. Who scored 30 runs in one innings ?

Answer

Scores of individuals :


Dhoni= 80,30,10,10,1
Raina=100,25,3,2,1
Kholi=85,20,15,10,1
Shikhar=90,20,15,3,3


Above combination satisfies all conditions given in the question.


Answer 1) Raina


Answer 2) Kohli and Shikhar


Answer 3) Dhoni

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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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K and L start a business jointly. L invests Rs.16000 for 8 months and L remains in the business for 4 months. Out of the total profit B claims 2/7th share. How much money is contributed by B  ?

A) Rs. 9040 B) Rs. 10,400
C) Rs. 12,800 D) Rs. 6350
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 12,800

Explanation:

16x8 : Px4 = 5:2

P = 12.8 => Rs.12,800

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Q:

What time will it be in 8 hours?

Answer

For exampe if it is 12:45 AM, then after 8 hours the time is 


12 hrs 45 min + 8 hrs = 8 : 45 PM in the night on the same day. 

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Eighteen years ago, a mother was three times as old as her daughter. Now the mother is only twice as old as her daughter. Then the sum of the present ages of daughter and the mother is ?

A) 84 yrs B) 96 yrs
C) 116 yrs D) 108 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 108 yrs

Explanation:

Let the present ages of the mother and daughter be 2x and x years respectively.
Then, (2x - 18) = 3(x - 18) => x = 36
Required sum = (2x + x) = 108 years.

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The twice of sum of the ages of a father and his son is 8 times the age of the son. If the average age of the father and the son is 30 years, what is father's age ?

A) 42 yrs B) 45 yrs
C) 36 yrs D) 38 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45 yrs

Explanation:

Let father's age be x year and son's age be y year.

According to question,

2(x+y) = 8y _______(I)

and (x+y)/2 = 30

=> x+y = 60 years__________(II)

From equation (I) and (II)

8 y = 120

y = 15 years,

Hence x = 45 years.

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

5, 10, 13, 52, 57, ?

A) 285 B) 225
C) 342 D) 390
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 342

Explanation:
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