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Capgemini Aptitude Questions
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This page contains Capgemini aptitude questions with detailed solutions. Take the free mock quiz below for timed practice with scoring, then work through the solved set.
Capgemini 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 shopkeeper offers two successive discounts of 20% and 15%. What is the effective discount percentage?
Correct answer: 32%
Quantitative
Two numbers are in ratio 3:5 and their sum is 56. The larger number is:
Parts = 8. Larger = 5/8 × 56 = 35.
Quantitative
A man can row 8 km/hr in still water. If the speed of the stream is 2 km/hr, find the time taken to row 30 km downstream.
Downstream speed = 8 + 2 = 10 km/hr Time = Distance/Speed = 30/10 = 3 hours
Verbal
The manager was _____ with the team's performance and decided to reward them.
Correct answer: pleased
Reasoning
Statements: All cats are dogs. Some dogs are birds. Conclusions: I. Some cats are birds. II. All birds are cats.
Analyzing the statements: - All cats are dogs (A → B) - Some dogs are birds (B → C, some) Conclusion I: Some cats are birds - Since all cats are dogs, and some dogs are birds, we can say some cats are birds. Valid Conclusion II: All birds are cats - This canno
Reasoning
If in a certain code, FLOOR is written as EKNQQ, how is TABLE written?
Each letter −1: T→S, A→Z, B→A, L→K, E→D → SZAKD.
Reasoning
Find the next number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
Differences +4, +6, +8, +10, +12 → next is 42.
Reasoning
Pointing to a photograph, Ravi said, "He is the son of my grandfather's only son." The boy is Ravi's:
Grandfather's only son is Ravi's father → the boy is Ravi's brother.
Quantitative
A shopkeeper marks his goods 20% above the cost price and allows a discount of 10%. Find his gain percent.
Let CP = ₹100 MP = ₹100 + 20% = ₹120 Discount = 10% of ₹120 = ₹12 SP = ₹120 - ₹12 = ₹108 Gain = ₹108 - ₹100 = ₹8 Gain % = (8/100) × 100 = 8%
Verbal
Antonym of "Optimistic":
Optimistic ↔ pessimistic.
Quantitative
A shopkeeper marks goods 40% above cost and gives a 10% discount. Profit % is:
SP = 1.4 × 0.9 × CP = 1.26 CP → 26% profit.
Verbal
A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If the cost price is ₹500, find the selling price.
CP = ₹500 Profit = 20% of 500 = ₹100 SP = CP + Profit = 500 + 100 = ₹600
Quantitative
A can complete a work in 12 days, B in 15 days. They work together for 4 days, then A leaves. How long will B take to complete the remaining work?
Correct answer: 6 days
Reasoning
If every letter is shifted +2 in the alphabet, PEN becomes:
Each letter +2 → RGP.
Verbal
Problem: Find the antonym of "BRILLIANT": a) Bright b) Dull c) Shining d) Smart
Brilliant means very bright or intelligent, so "Dull" is the antonym.
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Capgemini aptitude questions overview
Typical aptitude mix (from student reports):
- Numerical / Quantitative: percentages, profit & loss, ratios, time-work, averages, SI/CI, DI
- Logical Reasoning: series, coding-decoding, blood relations, seating, syllogisms, puzzles
- Verbal Ability: grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, sentence correction
Numerical ability questions
Percentages
Q1: A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. Find the net percentage change.
Let original = 100 → 120 → 96. Net = 4% decrease.
Answer: 4% decrease
Q2: Price rises by 25%. By what % should consumption fall to keep expenditure constant?
Reduction = 25/(100+25)×100 = 20%.
Answer: 20%
Profit and loss
Q3: Marked 40% above cost with 10% discount. Profit %?
SP = 1.4 × 0.9 × CP = 1.26 CP → 26% profit.
Answer: 26%
Q4: Sold at 10% loss. If sold for ₹60 more, profit 5%. Find CP.
0.9P + 60 = 1.05P → P = ₹400.
Answer: ₹400
Time and work
Q5: A finishes in 12 days, B in 18 days. Together?
1/12 + 1/18 = 5/36 → 7.2 days.
Answer: 7.2 days
Q6: 8 workers finish in 10 days. Days for 10 workers?
Man-days = 80 → 8 days.
Answer: 8 days
Speed, ratio, interest
Q7: Speed 60 km/h for 2.5 hours. Distance?
60×2.5 = 150 km.
Answer: 150 km
Q8: Ratio 3:5 and 5:7. Compound ratio?
3:7 after canceling middle 5s carefully → actually 3/5 × 5/7 = 3:7.
Answer: 3:7
Q9: SI on ₹5000 at 8% for 3 years?
₹1200.
Answer: ₹1200
Q10: Average of 5 numbers is 20. One number 25 replaced by 15. New average?
18.
Answer: 18
Verbal ability questions
Q11: Synonym of “Abundant”
Answer: Plentiful
Q12: She _____ to the office every day by metro.
Answer: goes
Q13: Antonym of “Benevolent”
Answer: Malevolent
Q14: Choose correct spelling
Answer: Accommodate
Q15: Spot error style - practice subject-verb agreement daily for Capgemini mocks.
Answer: Drill 10 S-V questions/day in your error log.
Reasoning ability questions
Q16: Next number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
42.
Answer: 42
Extra drill set
Q17: A finishes work in 20 days, B in 21 days. Days together?
Rate = 1/20 + 1/21. Days = reciprocal of that sum.
Answer: compute exactly before the exam; practice the fraction form daily.
Q18: Price increases by 14%. Consumption reduction to keep spend constant?
Reduction % = r/(100+r)×100 with r=14.
Answer: 14/(100+14)×100 (simplify).
Q19: Average of 7 numbers is 18. One number 24 replaced by 10. New average?
Sum 126 → 112 → average 16.
Answer: 16
Q20: SI on ₹8000 at 7.5% for 2 years?
SI = 8000×7.5×2/100 = ₹1200.
Answer: ₹1200
Q21: Synonym of “Mitigate”
Answer: Alleviate / reduce
Q22: Series: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?
Multiply by 3 → 243.
Answer: 243
Q23: If NORTH is coded as 13 (letter count? or positions), prefer position-sum drills for your mock bank.
Practice coding-decoding patterns: +1/−1, reverse, position sums.
Answer: pattern-dependent; master 4 common patterns.
Q24: All engineers are graduates. Some graduates are managers. Conclusion: some engineers are managers?
Does not follow necessarily.
Answer: Does not follow
Data interpretation mini-set
Q25: A chart shows sales 40, 50, 60, 70. What is the average?
(40+50+60+70)/4 = 55.
Answer: 55
Q26: If Q1 is 20% of annual sales and annual is 500, Q1 sales?
100.
Answer: 100
Puzzle / arrangement warmups
Q27: Five people A-E in a row. A left of B, C opposite… (practice drawing first).
Always draw. Do not solve arrangement fully in your head under time.
Q28: Blood relation: A is sister of B. B is son of C. How is A related to C?
A is child of C (daughter if genders standard as stated).
Answer: Daughter (given A is sister)
Sectional timing template
| Section | Practice block | Target accuracy |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical | 15 Q / 15 min | 80%+ |
| Reasoning | 15 Q / 15 min | 75%+ |
| Verbal | 12 Q / 10 min | 85%+ |
Timed practice tips for Capgemini
- First pass: only high-confidence questions
- Mark and skip time sinks early
- Keep verbal accuracy high (easy marks)
- Replicate mock quiz timing thrice a week
- Sleep properly the night before; fatigue kills DI accuracy