Reasoning & Aptitude
Q.1
Easy
If INDIA is coded as 9-14-4-9-1, then GUJART would be coded as:
A 7-21-10-1-18-20
B 7-21-10-1-18-9
C 6-20-9-1-17-20
D 7-20-9-1-18-20
Correct Answer:
A. 7-21-10-1-18-20 Explanation:
Each letter is converted to its position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, ... Z=26). G=7, U=21, J=10, A=1, R=18, T=20.
Q.2
Easy
In a row of 50 students, Rajesh's position from the left is 18. What is his position from the right?
Explanation:
Position from right = Total students - Position from left + 1 = 50 - 18 + 1 = 33.
Q.3
Easy
A man walks 10 km North, then 15 km East, then 10 km South. How far is he from the starting point?
A 10 km
B 15 km
C 25 km
D 35 km
Explanation:
Net displacement North = 10 - 10 = 0 km. Net displacement East = 15 km. Distance from starting point = 15 km.
Q.4
Easy
If A > B, B > C, and C > D, then which of the following is necessarily true?
A A > D
B B < D
C C < A
D D > A
Explanation:
By transitivity: A > B, B > C implies A > C. A > C, C > D implies A > D.
Q.5
Easy
In a family of 5 members, if the average age is 32 years and the youngest member is 10 years old, what is the total age of the remaining 4 members?
A 150 years
B 160 years
C 140 years
D 170 years
Correct Answer:
A. 150 years Explanation:
Total age of 5 members = 32 × 5 = 160 years. Total age of remaining 4 = 160 - 10 = 150 years.
Q.6
Easy
A person buys an item for Rs. 800 and sells it for Rs. 1000. What is the profit percentage?
Explanation:
Profit = 1000 - 800 = 200. Profit % = (200/800) × 100 = 25%.
Q.7
Easy
A train travels 480 km in 8 hours. What is its average speed in km/h?
A 50 km/h
B 55 km/h
C 60 km/h
D 65 km/h
Correct Answer:
C. 60 km/h Explanation:
Average speed = Distance / Time = 480 / 8 = 60 km/h.
Q.8
Easy
Which of the following numbers is divisible by both 6 and 8?
Explanation:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24. 48 is divisible by both 6 and 8 (48 = 6×8 = 8×6).
Q.9
Easy
In a batch of 120 students, 75% passed an exam. How many students failed?
Explanation:
Students passed = 75% of 120 = 90. Students failed = 120 - 90 = 30.
Q.10
Easy
In a code language, if DEAR is written as 4-5-1-18, how is LOVE written?
A 12-15-22-5
B 11-14-21-4
C 12-16-23-6
D 13-15-22-5
Correct Answer:
A. 12-15-22-5 Explanation:
Each letter is coded by its position in alphabet: L=12, O=15, V=22, E=5
