Pattern Aptitude Practice Test

Batch 2023-25

1. A man has to travel 50 km in two hours. He could 20 km in one hour, and then had to stop
for 10minutes for refueling. By what factor should he increase his speed with reference to
that of the first hour so as to be able to complete the journey as per schedule?
a) 1.2
b) 1.8
c) 2.4
d) 1.5
2. If (x + 10)% of 240 is 60% more than x% of 180, then 15% of (x + 20) is what percent less than
25% of x?
a) 16
b) 15
c) 15.5
d) 19.04
3. Five consecutive positive even numbers are arranged in ascending order. The sum of squares
of 3rdnumber and 5th number is equal to 400. Then the average of the five numbers is
a) 8
b) 10
c) 12
d) 14
4. A fruit seller purchased 32 kg grapes for Rs. 960. He dried them to make raisins and would be
able to sell raisins for Rs. 65 per kg. He can get 800 gm raisins from 1 kg grapes. Find profit %.
a) Profit 73.3%
b) Loss 73.3%
c) Profit 26.7%
d) Loss 26.7%
5. What is the sum (in RS) which divided among X Y Z in the proportion 3 ∶ 5 ∶ 7 provides rupees
8000more to Z than what it would have done to him when the proportion is 11 ∶ 15 ∶ 19?
a) 180000
b) 120000
c) 175000
d) 135000
6. Elan, Jeff and Bill together started the business where Elan invested $ 2500 for 8 months, Jeff
invested $2000 for 12 months and Bill invested $ 6000 for 4 months. If the profit earned
from the business is $1360, then find the share of Jeff.
a) $360
b) $320
c) $400
d) $480
7. The marks scored by a student out of 100
in English and Mathematics at four
consecutive monthly tests held in 2019 are
presented through a Bar Graph shown
below. In each case the marks is a multiple
of five.

In which month the difference of marks

scored in the two subjects is highest?

a) Apr
b) Mar
c) Feb
d) Jan
8. In a class of 25 students, 12 have taken mathematics, 8 have taken mathematics and
computer science.The number of students who have taken computer science but NOT
mathematics is:
a) 13
b) 8
c) 4
d) 17
9. What is the mean proportional (MP) between the MPs of (2/7 & 32/343) and (2 & 1/5000)?
a) 3/35
b) 4/35
c) 2/35
d) 2/175
10. Three bells ring simultaneously at 11 a.m. They ring at regular intervals of 20 min., 30 min.,
40 min. respectively. The time when all the three bells ring together next is
a) 2 pm
b) 1 pm
c) 1:15 pm
d) 1:30 pm
11. When a number is divided by 12, 16, 18 and 21 it will leave a remainder of 7 in each case find
the third smallest number of this type.
a) 1015
b) 2023
c) 3031
d) 4039
12. If (5^x) (3^y) = 225 × 405,find the value of x^(2y - 3x)
a) 27
b) 81
c) 125
d) 25
13. If six digits number 25a64b is divisible by 11. Find the value of (a – b).
a) 4
b) 5
c) 3
d) 7
14. The collection numbers below is in ascending order (3, 7, 9, N-1, 15, 18, 19, 20) if the median
of data 12.5, what is the value of n?
a) 11
b) 11.5
c) 12.0
d) 10
15. A work can be completed by A, B and C in 12 days,15 days and 24 days respectively. A started
the work and worked for 2 days then B joined A and together they worked for 5 days. C
completed the remaining work alone. Find the time taken by C to complete remaining work.
a) 1 day
b) 2 days
c) 5 days
d) 3 days
16. Pipe X, Y and Z can fill a cistern 8 hrs, 12 hrs and 24 hrs respectively. All three began to fill the
cistern together but X and Y left 4 hrs and 3 hrs respectively before filling the cistern. What is
the total time taken by all of them to fill the cistern?
a) 10 hrs
b) 7 hrs
c) 3 hrs
d) None
17. What is the mean deviation of the data 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 20, 24, 30, 32, 34?
a) 10.2
b) 9.6
c) 8.0
d) None
18. How much percentage is (0.025% of 240% of 1.5%) of 0.9?
a) 0.01
b) 10
c) 0.1
d) None
19. Dalip can row 42 km downstream in 2 hours and the same distance upstream in 2 hours and
48minutes. How much time will he take to row 31.5 km downstream and 22.5 km upstream?
a) 3 hr 15 m
b) 3 hr
c) 2 hr 50 m
d) 3 hr 5 m
20. A student goes to college at the rate of 5 km/h and reaches 12 minutes late. If he travels at
the speed of8 km/h he is 15 minutes early. Find the distance between his college and his
starting point?
a) 7 km
b) 9 km
c) 5 km
d) None
21. If the positive square root of (√90 + √80) is multiplied by (√2 - 1) and the product is raised to
the power of four, the result would be
a) 100
b) 1600
c) 1155200
 d) None
22. The average of 41 numbers is 62. The average of the first 21 numbers is 56 and that of the
last 21numbers is 70. If the 21st number is removed, then what will be the average of the
remaining numbers?
a) 64.25
b) 66.75
c) 68.85
d) 60.95
23. In a competitive exam, 5 marks are awarded for every correct answer and for every wrong
answer 2marks are deducted. Sathwik scored 32 marks in this examination. If the 4 marks
had been awarded foreach correct answer and 1 marks are deducted for each incorrect
answer, sathwik should have scored 34 marks. If sathwik attempted all the question, how
many question were there in test?
a) 12
b) 26
c) 14
d) 20
24. Calculate the ratio in which Junos mix two varieties of flour costing Rs. 70 per kg and Rs. 75
per kg so that he may gain of 10%. When the selling price of the mixture is Rs. 79.20 per kg
a) 3:2
b) 3:5
c) 3:4
d) 4:5
25. A sum invested on simple interest grows to Rs. 22500 and Rs. 25500 in seven and nine years
respectively. What is the rate percentage of the interest?
a) 9.6
b) 13.5
c) 12.5
d) 7.5
26. The work done by (x - 1) men in (x + 1) days and the work done by (x + 1) men in (x + 2) days
are in the ratio 5 ∶ 6. The value of x is:
a) 16
b) 10
c) 8
d) 6
27. Five friends A, B, C, D and E are sitting in a line facing North. Who is sitting exactly in the
middle.
1. C is sitting between A and B. E is at the fourth Place to the left of B.
2. E is sitting to the immediate left of D. C is to the immediate left of B.
a) if the question can be answered by using first statement alone.
b) if the question can be answered by using second statement alone.
c) if the question can be answered by using both statements together.
d) if the question cannot be answered even by using both statements together
28. A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones
that will complete the series.
TONY, WTGP, ZYZG, ?, FILO
a) CESY
b) CDSX
 c) CDSY
d) CESX
29. Consider the following arrangement that has some missing letters:
a b _ b b _ a b a _ b a _ b a b_a
Which one set of letters when subsequently placed at the gaps in the above letter series shall
complete it?
A) Aabab
B) Bbabb
C) Abbab
D) Aaaab
30. Five teachers P, Q, R, S and T teach a group of students in a sequence between 9:00 am to
2:00 pm.Each teacher teaches for one hour. Q takes the first class. S teaches just after the T.
R teaches before Pand T. Who takes the second class from 10:00 am to 11:00 am?
a) P
b) T
c) S
d) R
31. Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in
the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts,
decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

1. No apple is a banana.

2. No banana is a mango.

Conclusions:

I. Some apples are mangoes.

II. Some mangoes can be bananas.
III. No mango is an apple.
a) Only II follows
b) Only I follows
c) Both I and II follows
d) Either I or III follows
32. Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in
the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts,
decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
1. Some insects are animals.
2. Some animals are frogs.
3. All frogs are cats.

Conclusions:

I. Some cats are frogs.

II. Some frogs are animals.
III. Some animals are insects.
a) All conclusions follow
 b) Only conclusions I and III follow
c) Only conclusions I and II follow
d) Only conclusions II and III follow
33. You are given a question and two statements. Identify which of the statements is/are
sufficient to answer the question.
Question: When is Yuvi's wedding anniversary?
Statements:
1. On 7th day of a month.
2. The month has 29 days only in a leap year.
a) Only statement 1 is sufficient but statement 2 is not sufficient.
b) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are sufficient independently.
c) Only statement 2 is sufficient but statement 1 is not sufficient.
d) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are sufficient together.
34. In each of the 5 pairs of the letter clusters the letter in the second term is arranged /
transformed form of the letters in the first term in a particular pattern. Which two pairs has
the transformation in same way.
a) MASON : AMNOS
b) PARTY : APRYT
c) FAULT : AFTLU
d) LODGE : DOLEGE
e) CARGO : ACOGS

Answer options :

a) A and C
b) C and D
c) B and C
d) D and E
35. In the given Venn diagram, the 'rectangle' represents 'persons in a cool bar', the 'circle'
represents 'like to apple juice', the 'triangle' represents 'like to orange juice', and the
'pentagon' represents 'like to pineapple juice'. The numbers given in the diagram represent
the number of persons in that particular category.

How many persons of the cool bar neither like apple juice nor like orange juice?
a) 52
b) 60
c) 64
d) 48
36. ‘A + B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’.
 ‘A % B’ means ‘A is the father of B’.
‘A $ B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’.
If ‘Y + Z $ H % C $ D + S’, then which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
a) C is the mother-in-law of S.
b) Z is the maternal grandmother of C.
c) H is the son of Y.
d) H is the maternal grandfather of D
37. How many Rs. Would Shalini need to spend to buy 11 pencils and 14 pens.
1. Shalini spent an amount of Rs. 201 to buy 15 pencils and 12 pens.
2. Shalini spent an amount of Rs. 121 to buy 7 pencils and 9 pens.
a) if the question can be answered by using one of the statements.
b) if the question can be answered by using either statement alone.
c) if the question can be answered by using both statements together.
d) if the question cannot be answered even by using both statements together
38. A = B means B is the father of A; A * B means A is the sister of B; A ? B means B is the mother
of A;A $ B means A is the brother of B; A @ B means B is the son of A; and A × B means A is
the daughter of B. Then which of the following is not correct?
a) 1E $ F * G means G is the sister of E
b) P × R ? Q means P is the granddaughter of Q
c) G * H @ I = J means J and H are the husband and wife
d) X = Y ? Z means Z is the grandmother of X
39. Who is the youngest in the group?
Statements:
In a group of four people:
I. Amit is older than Mahesh and younger than Tanuja.
II. Rahim is younger than Mahesh.
a) Both the Statements, 1 and 2 are necessary
b) Either statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient.
c) Statement I alone is sufficient.
d) Statement II alone is sufficient
40. Read the information given below carefully and answer the given questions.
For the recruitment process in an accounting organization, the following eligibility criteria are
requiredfor the candidates:
i) Graduation in Commerce with minimum 60% marks.
ii) At least 24 years and not more than 40 years of age as of 1-7-2016.
iii) Candidates should have at least 2 years of work experience after education.
iv) They should have secured 55% marks in the selection process.

However, if the candidate fulfills the above criteria, except:

(A) In case of (i), if the candidate is not a graduate in commerce but has a master's degree in
finance with 60%marks, he/she should approach the Institute of Finance Management.

(B) In case of (iii), if the candidate fulfills the eligibility criteria of at least 2 years work
experience aftereducation, not only that he has secured 75% marks in the selection process,
he/she may be referred for TraineeAccountant.

Based on the above information decide whether the following candidates are eligible in the
selection process, andselect the appropriate option. You do not have to think about anything
 other than the information given in thequestion. All the cases given to you are dated 1-7-
2016.

Anurag Kumar has 6 years of work experience after education. His birthday is 05-4-1992. He
has scored 62%marks in the selection process. He has done his graduation in commerce and
has scored 76% marks.

a) Should be selected
b) Should not be selected
c) May be referred for Trainee Accountant
d) May be referred for Finance Manager
41. If 24 N 16 A 4 = 12 and 14 A 18 N 12 = 20, then 48 N 16 A 15 = ?
a) 47
b) 59
c) 43
d) 51
42. Six girls F, G, H, J, K and L are sitting in a row facing north (not necessarily in the same order).
L andK are sitting at extreme ends. Only G is between F and K. J is to the immediate left of H.
G is to theimmediate right of F. What is the position of F from the left end?
a) 4th
b) 2nd
c) 3rd
d) 5th
43. In a class, there are five students A, B, C, D, E who sit on a bench.
i) B and D are close friends and they always sit together but not at the end sides of the
bench
ii) E and C sit as far as possible
iii) A is a friend of C and sits to the immediate right of C, and also to the immediate left
of B
The two end sides of the bench are occupied by
a) E,C
b) B,D
c) E,A
d) C,D
44. In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives.
OPCM : NXKL :: ? : QPJM.
A) NQKJ
B) NQLJ
C) NQOJ
D) NQJK
45. Standing on a platform, Amit told Sunita that Aligarh was more than ten kilometres but less
than fourteen kilometres from there. Sunita knew that it was more than twelve but less than
fifteen kilometres from there. If both of them were correct, which of the following could be
the distance of Aligarh from the platform?
A) 11 KM
B) 12 KM
C) 13 KM
D) 14 KM
46. In a psychology test of 6 students- P, Q, R, A, B, and C, the teacher found following
information regarding the intelligence level of students.
P is more intelligent than A.R is less intelligent than C.P is more intelligent than Y.Q is as
much intelligent as B.
If B and C are not the most intelligent student, then who will be the most intelligent student?
A) A
B) Q
C) R
D) P
47. Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Following are the alternative eligibility criteria for short-listing Candidates for interview for
entry-level job in a bank.
i. The candidate should have passed SSC with at least 80% marks.
ii. The candidate should have passed HSC with at least 75% marks.
iii. The candidate should be an Arts/Science/Commerce graduate with at least 60%
marks.
iv. The candidate should be an engineer with at least 55% marks.
v. The candidate should be a post-graduate in any discipline with at least 50% marks.

Any candidate can be eligible under any one or more of the above criteria depending upon
his/her academic pursuits. In each of the following questions details of one candidate are
given. You have to find out under which of the above conditions the candidate is eligible and
mark your answer accordingly based on the alternatives provided after each question.

Satish Menon has secured 85% marks in graduation in science. He has also secured 65% and
75% marks in HSC and post-graduation respectively. He is presently pursuing his second post-
graduation degree.

a) Eligible under (ii), (iv) and (v) only

b) Eligible under (iii) and (v) only
c) Eligible under (ii), (iii), (iv) only.
d) Eligible under (iv) and (v) only
48. Kartik Dare has secured 75% marks in SSC. He completed his B.Com with 65% marks after
completing his Higher Secondary in Commerce. He has now enrolled in the Master’s Degree
of Commerce.
a) Eligible under (i) only
b) Eligible under (ii) only
c) Eligible under (iii) only
d) Eligible under (i) and (iii) only
49. MadanGiri is a mechanical engineer. He has secured 60% marks in his final degree
examination. He has secured 65% marks in HSC. He has secured 55% marks in his post-
graduation in mechanical engineering.
a) Eligible under (i), (iv),(v) only
b) Eligible under (ii), (iv), (v) only
c) Eligible under (iii), (iv), (v) only
d) Eligible under (iv) and (v) only
50. Nikhil Grover is a post graduate in Physics. He has secured 80% marks in SSC. He has also
secured70% marks both in HSC and graduation.
a) Eligible under (i), (ii), (iii) only
b) Eligible under (ii) and (iii) only
c) Eligible under (iii) only
d) Eligible under (i) and (iii) only