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Bloomberg Aptitude Questions
Overview
This page has Bloomberg aptitude questions with full solutions - numerical ability, verbal, and logical reasoning - in the style students report for the Bloomberg OA. Start with the timed mock quiz, then work the solved set and log every miss by topic.
Bloomberg Aptitude Mock Quiz
Timed placement-style MCQs with score and explanations after you submit. Use it to check speed and accuracy before the real test.
Questions15
Time10 min
Quantitative
A sum of money becomes ₹2,400 in 2 years and ₹3,200 in 4 years at simple interest. Find the principal amount.
Interest for 2 years = 3200 - 2400 = ₹800 Interest per year = ₹400 Interest for 2 years = ₹800 Principal = 2400 - 800 = ₹1,600
Quantitative
In a class of 40 students, Ravi ranks 15th from the top. What is his rank from the bottom?
Total students = 40 Rank from top = 15 Rank from bottom = 40 - 15 + 1 = 26
Quantitative
The following table shows sales (in crores) of a company over 5 years. Find the average annual growth rate.
Total growth = 200 - 100 = 100 crores Number of years = 4 (from 2020 to 2024) Average annual growth = 100/4 = 25 crores per year
Quantitative
What is the output for n=7?
Correct answer: TRUE
Quantitative
If "APPLE" is coded as "BQQMF", how is "ORANGE" coded?
Correct answer: PSBOHF
Reasoning
If all roses are flowers and some flowers are red, which statement is definitely true?
Correct answer: Some red things are flowers
Reasoning
If P means +, Q means −, R means ×, then 18 R 2 P 6 Q 4 = ?
18 × 2 + 6 − 4 = 36 + 6 − 4 = 38.
Verbal
Synonym of "Rapid":
Rapid means fast.
Reasoning
Complete the series: AZ, BY, CX, ?
First letter +1, second −1 → DW.
Quantitative
If Rs. 58 is divided among 150 children such that each girl and each boy gets 25 p and 50 p respectively. Then how many girls are there?
Correct answer: 68 girls
Verbal
Choose the correctly used word: "The manager _____ the importance of teamwork."
"Emphasize" is a transitive verb and doesn't require a preposition.
Verbal
Choose the correct form: "The number of students _____ increased."
Correct answer: has
Verbal
Neither the teacher nor the students _____ present.
Verb agrees with nearer subject (students) → were.
Reasoning
All cats are dogs. Some dogs are rats. Conclusions: I. Some cats are rats. II. Some rats are dogs.
II follows from "some dogs are rats". I does not necessarily follow.
Reasoning
Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
Pattern analysis: - 2 = 1 × 2 - 6 = 2 × 3 - 12 = 3 × 4 - 20 = 4 × 5 - 30 = 5 × 6 Next term = 6 × 7 = 42
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Review
Bloomberg aptitude topics students usually practice
- Numerical / quantitative: percentages, profit and loss, ratios, time and work, averages, SI/CI, speed-distance
- Logical reasoning: series, coding-decoding, blood relations, seating, syllogisms
- Verbal ability: grammar, vocabulary, error spotting, idioms
Numerical ability questions
Q1: Discount successive
Problem: Two successive discounts of 10% and 20% equal a single discount of?
Solution: Net multiplier = 0.9 × 0.8 = 0.72 → 28% single discount.
Answer: 28%
Q2: Distance from speed
Problem: A vehicle travels at 60 km/h for 2.5 hours. How far does it go?
Solution: Distance = speed × time = 60 × 2.5 = 150 km.
Answer: 150 km
Q3: A and B together
Problem: A can finish a job in 10 days and B in 20 days. How long will they take working together?
Solution: A’s one-day work = 1/10. B’s one-day work = 1/20. Together = 1/10 + 1/20 = 3/20 per day. Time = 20/3 ≈ 6.67 days (6 days 16 hours).
Answer: 20/3 days
Q4: Square garden path
Problem: A square park of side 40 m has a 2 m wide path outside. Area of the path?
Solution: Outer side = 44. Outer area = 1936. Inner = 1600. Path = 336 m².
Answer: 336 m²
Q5: CI vs SI hint
Problem: Find compound interest on ₹10,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually.
Solution: Amount = 10000 × (1.1)² = 10000 × 1.21 = ₹12,100. CI = 12100 − 10000 = ₹2100. (SI for same period would be ₹2000; the extra ₹100 is interest on first-year interest.)
Answer: ₹2100
Q6: Age ratio
Problem: The ratio of ages of A and B is 3:5. After 8 years the ratio becomes 5:7. Find A’s present age.
Solution: Let ages be 3x and 5x. (3x+8)/(5x+8) = 5/7 7(3x+8) = 5(5x+8) 21x + 56 = 25x + 40 4x = 16 → x = 4 A’s age = 12 years.
Answer: 12 years
Q7: Calendar day
Problem: If 1 January is a Friday, what day is 1 March of a non-leap year?
Solution: Jan 31 + Feb 28 = 59 days = 8 weeks + 3 days. Friday + 3 = Monday.
Answer: Monday
Q8: Time and distance chase
Problem: A is 100 m ahead of B. A runs at 8 m/s and B at 10 m/s. How long until B catches A?
Solution: Relative speed = 2 m/s. Time = 100/2 = 50 seconds.
Answer: 50 seconds
Q9: Series n(n+1)
Problem: Find the next term: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
Solution: Pattern: 1×2, 2×3, 3×4, 4×5, 5×6, 6×7. Next = 6 × 7 = 42.
Answer: 42
Q10: Alligation milk
Problem: Milk at ₹40/L and ₹50/L mixed to get ₹44/L. Ratio of quantities?
Solution: Alligation: (50−44):(44−40) = 6:4 = 3:2.
Answer: 3:2
Verbal ability questions
Q11: Error spotting
Problem: Spot the error: ‘Neither of the boys have submitted their assignment.’
Solution: ‘Neither’ is singular, so the verb should be ‘has’ (and ideally ‘his’ / ‘their’ per style guide). Correct: Neither of the boys has submitted his assignment.
Answer: have → has
Q12: Fill in the blank
Problem: She _____ to the office every day by metro. (go / goes / going / gone)
Solution: Third-person singular present needs ‘goes’.
Answer: goes
Q13: Synonym - mitigate
Problem: Choose the best synonym of ‘mitigate’.
Solution: ‘Mitigate’ means to make less severe. Closest match: alleviate.
Answer: Alleviate
Q14: Phrase - by and large
Problem: Meaning of ‘by and large’?
Solution: Generally / on the whole.
Answer: Generally
Q15: Synonym - resilient
Problem: Best synonym of ‘resilient’?
Solution: Able to recover quickly → tough / flexible.
Answer: Tough / adaptable
Q16: Fill blank article
Problem: He is _____ honest man. (a / an / the / no article)
Solution: ‘Honest’ begins with vowel sound → an.
Answer: an
Reasoning ability questions
Q17: Analogy tool
Problem: Hammer is to Nail as Pen is to ?
Solution: Hammer drives nail; pen writes (on paper/ink). Best: Paper / Writing.
Answer: Paper
Q18: Mirror clock
Problem: A clock shows 3:15. What is the mirror image time approximately (12-hour mirror)?
Solution: Mirror of h:m is roughly 12:00 − 3:15 → 8:45.
Answer: 8:45
Q19: Odd one out
Problem: Find the odd one out: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
Solution: 3, 5, 7, and 11 are prime. 9 = 3×3 is composite, so it is the odd one out.
Answer: 9
Q20: Series multiply
Problem: Find the next number: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?
Solution: Each term is multiplied by 3. Next = 81 × 3 = 243.
Answer: 243
Q21: Blood uncle
Problem: A is B’s brother. C is A’s mother. D is C’s father. How is B related to D?
Solution: D is C’s father; C is mother of A and B. B is D’s grandchild.
Answer: Grandchild
Q22: Odd one shapes
Problem: Odd one out: Circle, Square, Triangle, Cube
Solution: Cube is 3D; others are 2D shapes.
Answer: Cube
Timed practice tips for Bloomberg
- First pass: only high-confidence questions
- Mark and skip time sinks early
- Keep verbal accuracy high - these are easy marks if you stay calm
- Run the mock quiz at least three times a week under real timing
- Sleep properly the night before; fatigue hurts DI and calculation accuracy
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