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Aptitude & Logical Reasoning Quiz -33

A 6% stock yields 8%. The market value of the stock is:

Explanation:
Assume that face value = Rs.100 as it is not given
To earn Rs.8, money invested = Rs.100
For an income of Rs. 6, investment = Rs.(100/8 x 6) = Rs. 75.
ie, market value of the stock = Rs.75

SCHOOL: Which of the following is essential part of schools?

Explanation:
Without students, a school cannot exist; therefore, students are the essential part of schools. The other choices may be related, but they are not essential.

A jogger is running at 9 kmph alongside a railway track in 240 metres ahead of the engine of a 120 metres long train. The train is running at 45 kmph in the same direction. How much time does it take for the train to pass the jogger?

Explanation:
Distance to be covered =(240+120) =360 m
Relative speed =(45−9)=36 km/hr
=36 × 5/18 =10 m/s
Required time = 360/10 = 36 seconds

Which word does NOT belong with the others?

Explanation:
A branch, leaf, and root are all parts of a tree. The dirt underneath is not a part of the tree.

In a 300 m race A beats B by 22.5 m or 6 seconds. B's time over the course is:

Explanation :
B runs 22.5 m in 6 seconds
=> B runs 300 m in 6/22.5 × 300 = 80 seconds
i.e., B's time over the course = 80 seconds