Aptitude tests

1. If the first two statements below are true, is the third statement true?

A) Mr. Brown's rabbits are grey.

B) All grey creatures are kind.

C) Mr. Brown's rabbits are unkind.

Answer:

The final statement is not true.

Because Mr. Brown's rabbits are grey and all grey creatures are kind, we can deduce that Mr.
Brown's rabbits are definitely kind.

2. A dress was initially marked at $150, and a pair of jeans were priced at $50.
If Emily got a 40% discount off the dress and a 20% discount on the jeans,
what was the total percentage she saved on her purchases?

A. 27%

B. 35%

C. 45%

D. 50%

E. 60%

Answer:

To find the total percentage Emily saved, you need to divide the savings by the total pre-sale
cost.

Saving on dress: $150 × 40% = $60

Saving on jeans: $50 × 20% = $10

Total savings: $60 + $10 = $70

Total pre-sale cost: $150 + $50 = $200

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Total savings in percent: 70/200

Cancel both the numerator and denominator, by 2:

(70÷2)/(200÷2) = 35/100 = 35%

3. Everyone who has been diagnosed with sleep apnoea has encountered a
personal battle owing to the disease. For example, Vicki suffered from
depression and lost her job, while Bill felt a strain on his marriage.

Proposed assumption: Vicki and Bill encountered a personal battle because they couldn’t
come to terms with their disease.

A. Conclusion follows

B. Conclusion does not follow

Answer:

The correct answer is B (Conclusion does not follow).

It is plausible that the reason people who suffer from sleep apnoea encounter a personal battle is
because of an inability to come to terms with this disease. However, since the passage does not
provide an actual reason, you cannot reach this conclusion without reasonable doubt.

4. Company spokesmen report exclusively to the PR manager, unless the

company is small, in which case they report directly and exclusively to the
CEO. When company spokesmen report to the CEO, they sleep well at night.

Conclusion: Only those who sleep well at night are company spokesmen who work in small
companies.

A. Conclusion follows

B. Conclusion does not follow

Answer:

Conclusion follows.

Company spokesmen in big company = A, report exclusively to the PR manager = B, report

directly and exclusively to the CEO = C, can sleep well at night = D.
According to the premises, (A -> B), (~A -> C), and (C -> D), which means (~A -> D).

The conclusion states (only D -> ~A).

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Notice the conclusion is a manipulation of the combination of premises. Compare (~A -> D) to
(only D -> ~A): two operations were used – transposing and adding the word only. According to
the NOT Triangle, the meaning stays the same.

5. You manage a department that includes 10 employees who work with

customers, and a supervisor. You notice that one of the employees is regularly
late arriving in the morning.

What would you do?

A. Nothing. You trust the supervisor - she works closely with the team members and is probably
aware of the situation and it's under her control.

B. Talk to the employee next time you see him arrive late.

C. Ask the supervisor if she's aware of this situation.

D. Tell the supervisor that she should pay more attention to her employees' arriving hours, as it
looks bad.

Answer:

Best response: C

This question assesses your understanding of your position as a manager in terms of the chain of
command. Be aware that different workplaces prefer different levels of managerial involvement
versus keeping of the chain of command; we recommend that you read about your potential
workplace and position before taking the test.

Response A is a “do nothing” response. This kind of response is passive and is rarely the best
course of action. Although it may be likely that the supervisor is aware of the situation, you can’t
assume it. This response fails to supervise employees’ performance.

Talking to the employee yourself (response B) ignores the supervisor’s authority and
responsibility (chain of command). You want to take action, but not to undermine the supervisor.

In response C you take action which is appropriate for someone in your position – you bring the
situation to the supervisor’s awareness and allow her to handle it as she sees fit. This is the best
response in this situation.

In response D you reprimand your supervisor for the employee’s actions. You don’t trust the
supervisor’s skills and judgment, and don’t provide her the authority to handle the situation her

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way, and don’t provide her a chance to explain her point of view – you don’t know if she is
aware of the situation or if there are any special reasons for it (effective communication).

Question: 1

The sum of two numbers is 15 and the sum of their squares is 113. Find the numbers.

(A) 5, 6

(B) 6, 7

(C) 7, 8

(D) 8, 9

Ans: C

Let the numbers be x and (15 - x).

Then, x2 + (15 – x)2 = 113 ⇒ x2 + 225 + x2 - 30x = 113

⇒ 2x2 - 30x + 112 = 0 ⇒ x2 - 15x + 56 = 0 ⇒ (x - 7) (x - 8) = 0

⇒ x = 7 or x = 8.

So, the numbers are 7 and 8.

Question: 2

The difference between integers is 5. Their product is 500. Find the numbers.

(A) 15, 20

(B) 18, 20

(C) 20, 25

(D) 30, 25

Ans: C

Let the integers be x and (x+5). Then,

x (x + 5) = 500

⇔ x2 + 5x - 500 = 0

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⇔ (x + 25) (x - 20) = 0

⇔ x = 20.

So, the numbers are 20 and 25.

Question: 3

The difference between two numbers is 1365. When the larger number is divided by the smaller
one, the quotient is 6 and the remainder is 15. The smaller number is

(A) 240

(B) 260

(C) 270

(D) 280

Ans: C

Let the number be x and (x + 1365)

Then, x + 1365 = 6x + 15

⇔ 5x = 1350

⇔ x = 270.

Question: 4

The difference between two numbers is 3 and the difference between their squares is 63. Which
is the larger number?

(A) 9

(B) 10

(C) 12

(D) 16

Ans: C

Let the numbers be x and y.

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Then, x2 - y2 = 63 and x - y = 3.

On dividing, we get : x + y = 21.

Solving x + y = 21 and x – y = 3.

We get : x = 12 and y = 9.

∴ Larger number = 12.

Question: 5

The sum of the digits of a two digit number is 15 and the difference between the digits is 3. What
is the two digit number?

(A) 69

(B) 78

(C) 96

(D) cannot be determined

Ans: D

Let the ten’s digit be x and unit’s digit be y.

Then, x + y = 15 and x - y = 3 or y - x = 3.

Solving x + y = 15 and x - y = 3, we get : x = 9, y = 6.

Solving x + y = 15 and y - x = 3, we get : x = 6, y = 9.

So, the number is either 96 or 69. Hence, the number cannot be determined.

Question 1: A person crosses a 600 m long street in 5 minutes. What is his speed in km per hour?

1. 6
2. 2
3. 4
4. 10

Answer: Option 2

Question 2: An aeroplane covers a certain distance at a speed of 240 kmph in 5 hours. To cover
the same distance in 1 hours, it must travel at a speed of:

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 1. 300 kmph
2. 360 kmph
3. 600 kmph
4. 720 kmph

Answer: Option 4

Question 3: If a person walks at 14 km/hr instead of 10 km/hr, he would have walked 20 km

more. The actual distance travelled by him is:

1. 50 km
2. 56 km
3. 70 km
4. 80 km

Answer: Option 1

Question 4: A train can travel 50% faster than a car. Both start from point A at the same time
and reach point B 75 kms away from A at the same time. On the way, however, the train lost
about 12.5 minutes while stopping at the stations. The speed of the car is:

1. 100 kmph
2. 110 kmph
3. 120 kmph
4. 130 kmph

Answer: Option 3

Question 5: Excluding stoppages, the speed of a bus is 54 kmph and including stoppages, it is 45
kmph. For how many minutes does the bus stop per hour?

1. 9
2. 10
3. 12
4. 20

Answer: Option 2

Question1: A train running at the speed of 60 km/hr crosses a pole in 9 seconds. What is the
length of the train?

1. 120 metres
2. 180 metres
3. 324 metres
4. 150 metres

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Answer: Option 4

Question2: A train 125 m long passes a man, running at 5 km/hr in the same direction in which
the train is going, in 10 seconds. The speed of the train is:

1. 45 km/hr
2. 50 km/hr
3. 54 km/hr
4. 55 km/hr

Answer: Option 2

Question3: The length of the bridge, which a train 130 metres long and travelling at 45 km/hr
can cross in 30 seconds, is:

1. 200 m
2. 225 m
3. 245 m
4. 250 m

Answer: Option 3

Question4: Two trains running in opposite directions cross a man standing on the platform in 27
seconds and 17 seconds respectively and they cross each other in 23 seconds. The ratio of their
speeds is:

1. 1:3
2. 3:2
3. 3:4
4. None of these

Answer: Option 2

Question6: A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 815 in 3 years and to Rs. 854 in 4
years. The sum is:

1. 650
2. 690
3. 698
4. 700

Answer: Option 3

Question7: Mr. Thomas invested an amount of Rs. 13,900 divided in two different schemes A
and B at the simple interest rate of 14% p.a. and 11% p.a. respectively. If the total amount of
simple interest earned in 2 years be Rs. 3508, what was the amount invested in Scheme B?

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 1. 6400
2. 6500
3. 7200
4. 7500
5. None of these

Answer: Option 1

Question8: A sum fetched a total simple interest of Rs. 4016.25 at the rate of 9 p.c.p.a. in 5
years. What is the sum?

1. 4462.50
2. 8032.50
3. 8900
4. 8925
5. None of these

Answer: Option 4

Question9: How much time will it take for an amount of Rs. 450 to yield Rs. 81 as interest at
4.5% per annum of simple interest?

1. 5 years
2. 4 years
3. 5 years
4. 5 years

Answer: Option 2

Question10: Reena took a loan of Rs. 1200 with simple interest for as many years as the rate of
interest. If she paid Rs. 432 as interest at the end of the loan period, what was the rate of interest?

1. 6
2. 6
3. 18
4. Cannot be determined
5. None of these

Answer: Option 2

Important Aptitude Questions with Answers

Q:

120 men consume 720 kg of rice in 30 days. In how many days can 90 men consume 270
kg?

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(A) 18

(B) 12

(C) 9

(D) 15

Answer D

Q:

A and B can together complete a task 40 days. They worked together for 30 days and then
left. A finished the remaining task in next 22 days. In how many days A alone can finish the
task?

(A) 88 days

(B) 48 days

(C) 30 days

(D) 40 days

Show Answer A
Q:

If A: B = 2: 3, B: C = 6: 11 then what is the value of C: B: A?

(A) 11: 6: 2

(B) 22: 6: 4

(C) 11: 3: 2

(D) 11: 6: 4

Show Answer D
Q:

In bag there are coins of 25 paisa, 50 paisa and 1 rupee in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 5. If there are
in all Rs.31, then how many 1 rupee coins are there in the bag?

(A) 12

(B) 16

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(C) 24

(D) 20

Show Answer D
Q:

A reduction of 20% in the price of sugar enables a housewife to purchase 6 kg. more for Rs.
240. What is the original price per kg. of sugar?

(A) Rs. 25 per kg

(B) Rs. 18 per kg

(C) Rs.15 per kg

(D) Rs. 10 per kg

Show Answer D
Q:

Cost of two articles were in the ratio of 16: 23. The cost of first article increases by 10%
and that of second by Rs.477. Now the costs of two articles are in the ratio of 11: 20. The
price of the second article (in Rs.) in the beginning was-

(A) 1912

(B) 1251

(C) 1521

(D) 1219

Show Answer D
Q:

Anoop travels first 1/3 of the total distance at the speed of 10 km/hr. and the next 1/3
distance at the speed of 20 km/hr. and the last 1/3 distance at the speed of 60 km/hr. The
average speed of Anoop is-

(A) 18

(B) 21

(C) 14

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(D) 16

Show Answer A
Q:

A train 400 m long passes a pole in 20 seconds. What is the speed of the train?

(A) 70 km/hr

(B) 68 km/hr

(C) 72 km/hr

(D) 64 km/hr

Hide Answer

Correct Answer : C

Q:

A train 300 m. long is running with a speed of 54 km/hr. In what time will it cross a
telephone pole?

(A) 16 sec

(B) 20 sec

(C) 18 sec

(D) 22 sec

Hide Answer

Correct Answer : B
Q:

Two train approach each other at 30 km/hr and 27 km/hr. From two places 342 km. apart.
After how much time will they meet? (in hours)

(A) 9 (C) 8

(B) 6 (D) 5

Correct Answer : B

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Question 1
Were you a bird, you ______________ in the sky.
A would fly
B shall fly
C should fly
D shall have flown
Question 2
Out of all the 2-digit integers between 1 and 100, a 2-digit number has to be selected at random.
What is the probability that the selected number is not divisible by 7?
A 13/90

B 12/90

C 78/90

D 77/90
Question 3
If the difference between expectation of the square of a random variable (E[X²]) and the square
of the expectation of the random variable (E[X])² is denoted by R, then?
A R=0

B R<0

C R >= 0

D R>0

Question 4
A deck of 5 cards (each carrying a distinct number from 1 to 5) is shuffled thoroughly. Two
cards are then removed one at time from the deck. What is the probability that the two cards are
selected with the number on the first card being one higher than the number on the second card?
A 1/5

B 4/25

C 1/4

D 2/5
Question 5
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following
sentence.
If you are trying to make a strong impression on your audience, you
cannot do so by being understated, tentative or_____________.

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A Hyperbolic
B Restrained
C Argumentative
D Indifferent

Question 6
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following
sentence: If we manage to ____________ our natural resources, we would leave a better
planet for our children.
A uphold

B restrain

C cherish

D conserve
Question 7
Let X be a random variable following normal distribution with mean +1 and variance 4. Let Y be
another normal variable with mean -1 and variance unknown If P(X <=-1) = P(Y >=2). the
standard deviation of Y is
A3

B 2

C Sqrt (2)

D1
Question 8
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following
sentence. He could not understand the judges awarding her the first prize, because he thought
that her performance was quite __________.
A superb
B medium
C mediocre
D exhilarating
Question 9
Match the columns.
Column 1 Column 2
1) eradicate P) misrepresent
2) distort Q) soak completely
3) saturate R) use

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4) utilize S) destroy utterly
A 1:S, 2:P, 3:Q, 4:R
B 1:P, 2:Q, 3:R, 4:S
C 1:Q, 2:R, 3:S, 4:P
D 1:S, 2:P, 3:R, 4:Q
Question 10
The probability that a given positive integer lying between 1 and 100 (both inclusive) is NOT
divisible by 2, 3 or 5 is ______ .
A 0.259

B 0.459
C 0.325 D 0.225

Question 11
Correct
While trying to collect(I) an envelope from under the table (II), Mr. X fell down (III) and was
losing consciousness (IV) Which one of the above underlined parts of the sentence is NOT
appropriate?
AI
B II
C III
D IV
Question 11 Explanation:
Here, part IV is incorrect. "was losing consciousness" shows continuous process of losing
consciousness, but he was not in the process, rather he just lost consciousness. So, the correction
is " was losing consciousness " → " lost consciousness ".

Thus, IV is the correct choice.

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Question 12

Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the sentence below?
She enjoyed herself immensely at the party.
A She had a terrible time at the party
B She had a horrible time at the party
C She had a terrific time at the party
D She had a terrifying time at the party
Question 12 Explanation:

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Except C, all other options indicate that she didn't enjoy. Horrible and terrible means fearful .
Terrific means wonderful.
Question 13

(1015)2 = ?
A 1040125
B 1030225
C 1050125
D 1025125
Question 13 Explanation:

10152 = (1000+15)2

= 10002 + 152 +2 x 1000 x 15

=1000000 + 225 + 30000

=1030225

Question 14

Which one is NOT divisible by 3 ?

A 5271
B 6291
C 4372
D 8952
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Question 14 Explanation:

If the total of digits is divisible by 3, number is also divisible by 3. 5271……..5+2+7+1=15 is

divisible by 3 6291……..6+2+9+1=18 is divisible by3 4372……..4+3+7+2=16 is not divisible
by 3 8952……..8+9+5+2=24 is divisible by 3

Question 15

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Largest five digit number exactly divisible by 39 is:
A 99979
B 99956
C 99989
D 99996
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Question 15 Explanation:
Largest 5 digit number is 99999.
Let us divide 99999 by 39

39) 99999 (2564

78
-----
219
195
-----
249
234
-----
159
156
----
3

From above calculation, we know 39*2564 + 3 = 99999

Therefore 99999-3 = 99996 is the largest divisible number by 39.
Question 16
Correct

There is bag of lots of integers from 1 to 10000, but you can only pick the numbers that are of 3-
digit and also divisible by 3. What maximum sum of numbers you can pick.

A 165150
B 1600843
C 168132420
D 165322501
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Question 16 Explanation:
All 3 digit numbers divisible by 3 are :
102, 105, 108, 111, ..., 999.

This is an A.P. with first element 'a' as

102 and difference 'd' as 3.

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Let it contains n terms. Then,
102 + (n - 1) x 3 = 999
102 + 3n-3 = 999
3n = 900 or n = 300
Sum of AP = n/2 [2*a + (n-1)*d]
Required sum = 300/2[2*102 + 299*3] = 165150.
Question 17
Wrong
What should be the value of * in 985*865, if number is divisible by 9?
A6
B5
C4
D0
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Question 17 Explanation:
If a number is divisible by 9, the sum of digits is also divisible by 9
9 + 8 + 5 + * + 8 + 6 + 5 = 9x
41 + * = 9x
Nearest value of 9x must be 45
41 + * = 45
* = 4
Question 18

The least perfect square, which is divisible by each of 15, 20 and 36 is:
A 1200
B 800
C 1000
D 900
Question 18 Explanation:
LCM of 15, 20 and 36 is 180

Now 180 = 3 x 3 x 2 x 2 x 5

To make it perfect square, it must

be multiplied from 5.

So required no. = 32 x 22 x 52 = 900

Question 19
Correct
What should be the value of x in equation (x / √216) = (√96 / x)
A 12
B 13
C9
D 11
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Question 19 Explanation:
Let (x / √216) = (√96 / x)

Then x2 = √(216 x 96)

= √(36 x 2 x 3 x 16 x 2 x 3)
= √(62 x 42 x 22 x 32)
= 6 x 4 x 2 x 3
= 144
Or x = 12
Question 20

Sum of the age of 4 children born at interval of 4 years is 36. What is the age of youngest child?

A 2 years
B 3 years
C 4 years
D 5 years

Question 20 Explanation:
Let the ages of children be x, (x+4),
(x+8) and (x+12) years.

Then x + x + 4 + x + 8 + x +12 = 36
4x + 24 = 36
4x = 12
x = 3
Age of the youngest child = x = 3 years

Question 31

A two-digit number is such that the product of the digits is 12. When 9 is subtracted from the
number, the digits are reversed. The number is:
A 34
B 62
C 43
D 26
Question 31 Explanation:
Let the tens digit of the number be a and ones digit be b.
Given:
ab = 12 ................(i) and,
(10a + b) - (10b + a) = 9
10a + b - 10b - a = 9
9a - 9b = 9
9(a-b) = 9
(a-b) = 1 .................(ii)

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Factors of 12 = 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12. and from equation (ii), (a - b) = 1 So, a = 4 & b = 3. Required
number = ab = 43.
Question 32

Find a positive number which when increased by 16 is equal to 80 times the reciprocal of the
number
A 20
B -4
C -10
D4
Question 32 Explanation:
Let the number be x.
Then x + 16 = 80 * (1/x)
x2 + 16x – 80 = 0
x2 + 20x – 4x – 80 =0
(x + 20) (x -4)
Therefore x = 4
Question 33

What is the sum of two consecutive odd numbers, the difference of whose squares is 56?
A 30
B 28
C 34
D 32
Question 33 Explanation:
Let the no. be x and (x +2).
Then (x + 2)2 – x2 = 56
4x + 4 = 56
x + 1 = 14
x = 13
Sum of numbers = x + (x +2) = 28
Question 34

The product of two numbers is 108 and the sum of their squares is 225. The difference of the
number is:
A5
B4
C3
D None of these
Question 34 Explanation:
Let the numbers be x and y.
Then xy = 108 and x2 + y2 = 225
(x –y)2 = x2 + y2 – 2xy
(x –y)2 = 225 – 216
(x –y)2 = 9
Therefore (x –y) = 3
Question 35

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What least number must be added to 4000 to obtain a number exactly divisible by 17?
A 12
B 14
C 15
D 13
Question 35 Explanation:
Let us divide 4000 by 17.

17) 4000 (235

34
….
60
51
…..
90
85
…..
5

We get 5 as remainder.
Number to be added = 17-5 = 12
Question 36

Gaurav is having 5000 chocolates and he decides to distribute these among his 23 friends. To
make sure that every friend gets equal number of chocolates, he decides to eat x number of
chocolates. What can be the minimum value of x?

A 10
B2
C7
D9
Question 36 Explanation:
Let us divide 5000 by 23.

23) 5000 (217

46
….
40
23
….
170
161
…..
9

We get 9 as remainder.

Therefore required number to be subtracted = 9

Question 37

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X is a positive 4 digit number. Find the largest possible value of X, such that on dividing with 5,
6, 7 it gives the remainder zero.

A 9980
B 9870
C 9540
D 9640
Question 37 Explanation:
The required number must be divisible by L.C.M. of 5,6 and 7.
L.C.M. of 5, 6 and 7 = 5 x 6 x 7 = 210

Let us divide 9999 by 210.

210) 9999 (47

840
----
1599
1470
----
129

Required number = 9999 – 129 = 9870

Question 38

What should be the next number in below series? 3, 8, 15, 24, 35……..
A 44
B 47
C 48
D 49
Question 38 Explanation:
Pattern is (22- 1), (32- – 1), (42- – 1), (52- – 1), ....

Next number will be = 72- – 1 = 49 – 1 = 48

Question 39

The average of 21 results is 20. Average of 1st 10 of them is 24 that of last 10 is 14. the result of
11'th is :
A 42
B 44
C 46
D 40
Question 39 Explanation:
11'th result = sum of 21 results – sum of 20 results
= 21 x 20 – (24 x 10 + 14 x 10)
= 420 – (240 + 140)
= 420- 380 = 40

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