Aptitude Questions and Answers for Placements
Aptitude questions test how quickly and accurately you solve everyday problems in numbers, logic and language. Companies such as TCS, Infosys and Wipro use them to screen engineering graduates. Try the questions below, then open each answer to check your working.
Practice questions with answers
1. What is 25% of 240?
25% = 1/4, so 240 ÷ 4 = 60.
2. Find the next number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
The differences are 4, 6, 8, 10, so the next difference is 12. Answer: 30 + 12 = 42.
3. A is B's brother, and B is C's mother. How is A related to C?
A is the brother of C's mother, so A is C's maternal uncle.
4. Choose the synonym of "abundant".
Plentiful. Both words mean existing in large quantities.
5. A 120 m long train crosses a pole in 6 seconds. What is its speed in km/h?
Speed = 120 ÷ 6 = 20 m/s. Multiply by 18/5 to convert: 20 × 18/5 = 72 km/h.
6. The average of 5 numbers is 20. If one number, 30, is removed, what is the average of the remaining four?
Total = 5 × 20 = 100. Remaining total = 100 − 30 = 70. Average = 70 ÷ 4 = 17.5.
Topics to practise next
Work through quantitative aptitude for formulas and shortcuts, follow the chapter-wise practice guide, or switch to aptitude questions in Hindi.
How to prepare in 30 days
Spend the first 10 days on arithmetic basics (percentages, ratios, averages). Use the next 10 on time-based topics (time and work, speed and distance) and reasoning. Use the last 10 for timed mock tests, and review every wrong answer.
Frequently asked questions
How many aptitude questions are asked in campus placement tests?
It varies by company. Most online tests have 15 to 30 aptitude questions in 20 to 45 minutes, so check the latest pattern for your target company.
How do I improve my speed in aptitude?
Learn the formulas, practise mental maths daily, and solve questions against a timer. Review mistakes instead of only counting scores.