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Logical Reasoning - Matching Definitions

Logical Reasoning - Matching Definitions Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition. Answer each question solely on the basis of the definition given. 1. A Tiebreaker is an additional contest or period of play designed to establish a winner among tied contestants. Which situation below is the best example of a Tiebreaker? A. At halftime, the score is tied at 28. B. Mary and Megan have each scored three goals in the game. C. The referee tosses a coin to decide which team will have possession of the ball first. D. The Sharks and the Bears each finished with 14 points, and they are now battling it out in a five-minute overtime. Answer: D. The Sharks and the Bears each finished with 14 points, and they are now battling it out in a five-minute overtime. Explanation :  This is the only choice that indicates that an additional period of play is taking place to determine the winner of a game that ended in ...
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Logical Reasoning - Essential Part

Logical Reasoning skills  Logical Reasoning - Essential Part 1. Choose the word that is necessary for the word given in the question: Saddle A. Horse B. Seat C. Stirrups D. Horn Answer : B. Seat Explanation :  A saddle is something one uses to sit on an animal, so it must have a seat (choice b). A saddle is often used on a horse (choice a), but it may be used on other animals. Stirrups (choice c) are often found on a saddle but may not be used. A horn (choice d) is found on Western saddles, but not English saddles, so it is not the essential element here. 2. Choose the word that is necessary for the word given in the question: Cell A. Running B. Swimming C. Winning D. Speaking Answer : C. Winning Explanation :  Without a first-place win, there is no champion, so winning is essential. There may be champions in running, swimming, or speaking, but there are also champions in many other areas. 3. Choose the word that is necessary for the word given in the question: Glacier A....
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Aptitude Solved Problems - Profit and Loss

 Aptitude Solved Problems - Profit and Loss  1. A trader mixes 26 kg of rice at Rs. 20 per kg with 30 kg of rice of other variety at Rs. 36 per kg and sells the mixture at Rs. 30 per kg. Find his profit percent ?  Answer: 5 %  Explanation:  Cost Price of 26 kg of rice = ( 26 * 20 )  = Rs. 520  Cost Price of 30 kg of rice = ( 30 * 36 )  = Rs. 1080  Cost Price of 56 kg rice = Rs. ( 520 + 1080 )  = Rs. 1600  Selling Price of 56 kg rice = Rs. ( 56 * 30 )  = Rs. 1680  Gain = Selling Price - Cost Price  = 1680 - 1600  = 80  Gain % = ( Gain * 100 ) / Cost Price  = ( 80 * 100 ) / 1600  = ( 8000 / 1600 )  = ( 80 / 16 )  = 5 %  2. Vimal bought paper sheets for Rs. 7200 and spent Rs. 200 on transport. Paying Rs. 600, he had 330 boxes made, which he sold at Rs 28 each. Find his profit percentage ?  Answer: 15.5 %  Explanation  Total investments ( Cost Price ) = ( 7200 + 200 + 600 ...
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Tricks to multiply a number by 39

Tricks to multiply a number by 39 Example: 1 26 * 39 Step 1: Multiply 26 by 4 26 * 4 = 104 Step 2: Multiply 104 by 10 104 * 10 = 1040 Step 3: Subtract 26 from 1040 1040 - 26 = 1014 26 * 39 = 1014  Example: 2 125 * 39 Step 1: Multiply 125 by 4 125 * 4 = 500 Step 2: Multiply 500 by 10 500 * 10 = 5000 Step 3: Subtract 5000 from 125 5000 - 125 = 4875 125 * 39 = 4875 Example: 3 342 * 39 Step 1: Multiply 342 by 4 342 * 4 = 1368 Step 2: Multiply 1368 by 10 1368 * 10 = 13680 Step 3: Subtract 342 from 13680 13680 - 342 = 13338 342 * 39 = 13338
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Different types of Number Series Aptitude Notes Number Series What is Number Series?

Different types of Number Series Aptitude Notes Number Series What is Number Series? Number series is a arrangement of numbers in a certain order, where some numbers are wrongly put into the series of numbers and some number is missing in that series, we need to observe and find the accurate number to the series of numbers. In competitive exams number series are given and where you need to find missing numbers. The number series are come in different types. At first you have to decided what type of series are given in papers then according with this you have to use shortcut tricks as fast as you can . Different types of Number Series There are some format of series which are given in Exams. Perfect Square Series: This Types of Series are based on square of a number which is in same order and one square number is missing in that given series. Example :   1. 441, 484, 529, 576? Answer:  441 = 21^2, 484 = 22^2,  529 = 23^2, 576 = 24^2 ,  625 = 25^2. Perfect Cube Series:...
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Problems on Trains - Aptitude Questions and Answers part -2

Problems on Trains - Aptitude Questions and Answers part -2  This is aptitude questions and answers section on "Problems on Trains" with explanation for various interview, competitive examinations and entrance tests. Candidates can practice the Problems on Trains Quiz, Problems on Trains MCQ, Problems on Trains Aptitude Questions, Problems on Trains Multiple Choice Questions and Answers from the below section. Problems on Trains Questions - Problems on Trains Quiz Details Test Name:   Problems on Trains Exam Type:  Multiple Choice Questions Category : Aptitude Quiz Number of Questions :  77 Problems on Trains Formulae: 1. km/hr to m/s conversion a km/hr = (a x5/18) m/s 2. m/s to km/hr conversion  a m/s = (a x18/5) km/hr 6. A train passes a station platform in 36 seconds and a man standing on the platform in 20 seconds. If the speed of the train is 54 km/hr, what is the length of the platform? A. 120 m B. 240 m C. 300 m D. None of these Answer & Explanation A...
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Problems on Trains - Aptitude Questions and Answers part -1

Problems on Trains - Aptitude Questions and Answers part -1 This is aptitude questions and answers section on "Problems on Trains" with explanation for various interview, competitive examinations and entrance tests. Candidates can practice the Problems on Trains Quiz, Problems on Trains MCQ, Problems on Trains Aptitude Questions, Problems on Trains Multiple Choice Questions and Answers from the below section. Problems on Trains Questions - Problems on Trains Quiz Details Test Name:   Problems on Trains Exam Type:  Multiple Choice Questions Category : Aptitude Quiz Number of Questions :  77 Problems on Trains Formulae: 1. km/hr to m/s conversion a km/hr = (a x5/18) m/s 2. m/s to km/hr conversion a m/s = (a x18/5) km/hr 1. The length of the bridge, which a train 130 metres long and travelling at 45 km/hr can cross in 30 seconds, is: A. 200 m B. 225 m C. 245 m D. 250 m Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: Speed = [45 X 5/18] m/sec  = [25/2] m/sec Time...
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