Aptitude test questions and answers for placement
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1.
In a group of 60 people, 35 like pizza and 40 like burgers. If 20 people like both pizza and burgers, how many people like neither?
5
10
15
20
2.
A university introduces a mandatory study skills course for first-year students. The following year, freshman retention rates increase by 8%. What is the most likely cause of this improvement?
Higher admission standards
Better academic preparation
Increased financial aid
Improved social activities
3.
A new weight loss supplement claims that users can lose 10 pounds in a week without changing their diet or exercise habits. Therefore, this supplement is the easiest way to lose weight. Which of the following, if true, would most weaken this argument?
The supplement is expensive
The claim is based on a small, uncontrolled study
Rapid weight loss can be unhealthy
The supplement has not been approved by health authorities
4.
In a line of cars at a car wash, the SUV is behind the sedan but ahead of the truck. The van is behind the truck, and the sports car is ahead of the sedan. What is the correct order from front to back?
Sports car, Sedan, SUV, Truck, Van
Sedan, Sports car, SUV, Truck, Van
Sports car, SUV, Sedan, Truck, Van
Sedan, SUV, Sports car, Truck, Van
5.
The politician's speech was ______ in tone, carefully avoiding controversial topics while ______ addressing the concerns of a broad spectrum of voters.
inflammatory, directly
conciliatory, vaguely
aggressive, tactfully
moderate, comprehensively
6.
If no A is B, and all B are C, which of the following must be true?
All A are C
No A are C
Some A are not C
Some C are not A
7.
In a standard deck of 52 cards, what is the probability of drawing a red card or an ace?
13/26
14/26
27/52
29/52
8.
What number should come next in the sequence: 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, ...?
21
20
22
23
9.
All planets in our solar system orbit the sun. This celestial body does not orbit the sun. Which of the following can be concluded?
This celestial body is a planet in our solar system
This celestial body is not a planet in our solar system
This celestial body may or may not be a planet in our solar system
This celestial body is a star
10.
In a bag, there are 8 red marbles and 12 blue marbles. If you draw two marbles without replacement, what is the probability that you draw one red and one blue marble?
24/95
48/95
72/95
96/190
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