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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 ages of Sunitha and Pranitha are 40 years and 60 years, respectively. How many years before the ratio of their ages was 3 : 5?

A) 10 years B) 15 years
C) 18 years D) 24 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10 years

Explanation:

Given the ages of Sunitha and Pranitha are 40 years and 60 years.

Let before 'm' years, their ages be in the ratio of 3 : 5

ATQ,

40-m60-m = 35

=> 200 - 5m = 180 - 3m

=>2m = 20

=> m = 10 years.

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Q:

Find the compound amount if $1200 is deposited at 8% interest for 11 years if interest is compounded continuously

A) 1456 B) 1456
C) 1693.08 D) 1890
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1693.08

Explanation:

M=Pe^yr

 

2893.08

 

I=M-P

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Q:

If in a certain code TEACHER is written as VGCEJGT, how would STUDENT be written in the same code?

A) UWVFGPV B) UWVGFPV
C) UVWFGPV D) UVWFPGV
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) UVWFGPV

Explanation:
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Q:

The average weight of 50 boys in a class is 45 Kg. When one boy leaves the class, the average reduces by 100g. Find the weight of the boy who left the class.

A) 50 Kg B) 50.8 Kg
C) 49 Kg D) 49.9 Kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 49.9 Kg

Explanation:

Total weight of 50 boys = 45 X 50 = 2250

Average weight of 49 boys = 44.9

Total weight of 49 boys = 44.9 X 49 = 2200.1

Weight of boy who left the class=2250–2200.1=49.9

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Q:

Taj is in Agra.Agra is in India.Therefore ,the Taj is in India

A) True B) Probably false
C) False D) Can't say
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) True

Explanation:
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Q:

A man lent a sum of money at the rate of simple interest of 4%. If the interest for 8 years is Rs 340 less than the principal, the principal is

A) Rs 500 B) Rs 520
C) Rs 540 D) Rs 560
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 500

Explanation:

Rate = 4%

Time = 8 years

Simple Interest = PTR/100

= 32P/100

Given, P –32P/100 = 34068

P = 34000

P = 500

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Q:

A’s salary is 50% more than B’s. How much percent is B’s salary less than A’s?

A) 24.5% B) 29.5%
C) 31.3% D) 33.3%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 33.3%

Explanation:

Let the salary of B be 100

Salary of A = 150%

B’s salary less than A = (150-100)/150 X 100 = 100/3 = 33.33%

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In how many ways the letters of the word 'CIRCUMSTANCES' can be arranged such that all vowels came at odd places and N always comes at end?

A) 1,51,200 ways. B) 5,04,020 ways
C) 72,000 ways D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1,51,200 ways.

Explanation:

In circumcstances word there are 3C's, 2S's, I, U,R, T, A, N, E

Total = 13 letters

But last letter must be N

Hence, available places = 12

In that odd places = 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11

Owvels = 4

This can be done in 6P4 ways 

Remaining 7 letters can be arranged in 7!/3! x 2! ways

 

Hence, total number of ways = 6P4 x 7!/3! x 2! = 360 x 5040/12 = 1,51,200 ways.

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