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Reasoning & Aptitude

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A sum of ₹1000 is invested at 10% per annum simple interest. What is the amount after 3 years?
A ₹1200
B ₹1300
C ₹1331
D ₹1500
Correct Answer:  B. ₹1300
EXPLANATION

Simple Interest = (P×R×T)/100 = (1000×10×3)/100 = 300. Amount = 1000+300 = 1300

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If 8 workers can complete a project in 15 days, how many days will 12 workers take to complete the same project?
A 10 days
B 12 days
C 15 days
D 20 days
Correct Answer:  A. 10 days
EXPLANATION

Total work = 8×15 = 120 worker-days. With 12 workers: 120/12 = 10 days

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Complete the analogy: Doctor : Hospital :: Farmer : ?
A School
B Field
C Market
D Village
Correct Answer:  B. Field
EXPLANATION

A doctor works in a hospital. Similarly, a farmer works in a field. The relationship is place of work.

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Ravi walked 8 km East, then 6 km North, then 8 km West. How far is he from his starting point?
A 6 km
B 8 km
C 14 km
D 10 km
Correct Answer:  A. 6 km
EXPLANATION

8 km East and 8 km West cancel each other. Only 6 km North remains. Distance from starting point = 6 km

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Which number should replace the question mark? 144, 121, 100, 81, ?
A 64
B 62
C 60
D 58
Correct Answer:  A. 64
EXPLANATION

These are perfect squares in reverse: 12², 11², 10², 9², 8² = 64. The pattern decreases by 1 each time in the base.

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In an examination, 70% of students pass. If 280 students pass, what is the total number of students?
A 350
B 400
C 450
D 500
Correct Answer:  B. 400
EXPLANATION

If 70% = 280, then 100% = (280 × 100)/70 = 400.

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A factory produces 500 units daily. If 2% are defective, how many good units are produced daily?
A 490
B 450
C 470
D 480
Correct Answer:  A. 490
EXPLANATION

Defective units = 2% of 500 = 10. Good units = 500 - 10 = 490.

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A person buys an article for ₹800 and sells it for ₹950. What is the profit percentage?
A 18.75%
B 20%
C 22.5%
D 25%
Correct Answer:  A. 18.75%
EXPLANATION

Profit = 950 - 800 = 150. Profit % = (150/800) × 100 = 18.75%.

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If the 1st day of the month is Monday, what day will the 25th be?
A Friday
B Saturday
C Thursday
D Sunday
Correct Answer:  C. Thursday
EXPLANATION

From 1st to 25th, there are 24 days. 24 ÷ 7 = 3 weeks + 3 days. Monday + 3 days = Thursday.

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Pointing to a photograph, Rajesh said 'She is the daughter of my mother's brother.' Who is she to Rajesh?
A Sister
B Cousin
C Niece
D Aunt
Correct Answer:  B. Cousin
EXPLANATION

Mother's brother = Uncle. Uncle's daughter = Cousin. So she is Rajesh's cousin.

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