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Hexaware Aptitude Questions
Overview
This page has Hexaware aptitude questions with full solutions - numerical ability, verbal, and logical reasoning - in the style students report for the Hexaware Online Assessment. Start with the timed mock quiz, then work the solved set and log every miss by topic.
Hexaware 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 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
Quantitative
A sum of money doubles itself in 5 years at simple interest. In how many years will it become 4 times?
Correct answer: 15 years
Reasoning
Series: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
Perfect squares → 36.
Quantitative
The average of 5 numbers is 20. If one number is removed, the average becomes 18. Find the removed number.
Correct answer: 28
Reasoning
Statements: 1) Some boxes are cars, 2) Some cars are roads Conclusions: I) Some roads are boxes, II) Some cars are boxes, III) No box is a road, IV) Some roads are cars.
Correct answer: Only II and IV follow
Reasoning
A walks 3 km north, then 4 km east. Distance from start is:
3-4-5 right triangle → 5 km.
Quantitative
The ratio of present ages of father and son is 7:3. After 10 years, the ratio becomes 2:1. Find the present age of father.
Let present ages: Father = 7x, Son = 3x After 10 years: (7x + 10)/(3x + 10) = 2/1 7x + 10 = 2(3x + 10) 7x + 10 = 6x + 20 7x - 6x = 20 - 10 x = 10 Father's present age = 7 × 10 = 70 years
Verbal
Choose the correct form: "Neither the teacher nor the students _____ present."
Correct answer: were
Reasoning
Odd one out: Triangle, Square, Circle, Rectangle
Circle has no straight sides.
Verbal
One who loves books is a:
Bibliophile = lover of books.
Verbal
Find synonym of "Enormous"
Correct answer: Huge
Quantitative
The price of a product is increased by 25%. By what percentage should the consumption be reduced so that the expenditure remains the same?
Correct answer: 20%
Quantitative
What is 15% of 240?
15% of 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36.
Verbal
Problem: "She is good _____ mathematics." a) at b) in c) on d) with
"Good at" is the correct prepositional phrase for skills.
Reasoning
Find next number: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ?
Pattern: Each number = previous × 2 3×2=6, 6×2=12, 12×2=24, 24×2=48 Next: 48×2 = 96
Your score
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Review
Hexaware 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: Percentage of percentage
Problem: What is 15% of 20% of 400?
Solution: 20% of 400 = 80. 15% of 80 = 12.
Answer: 12
Q2: Net percent change
Problem: A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. What is the net percentage change?
Solution: Start with 100 → 120 → 96. Net change = 4% decrease. Formula: successive +a then −a gives −(a²/100)% = −4%.
Answer: 4% decrease
Q3: Number digit sum
Problem: Sum of digits of a two-digit number is 9. If digits are reversed, number increases by 27. Original number?
Solution: 10a+b; a+b=9; 10b+a = 10a+b+27 → 9b−9a=27 → b−a=3. a+b=9, b−a=3 → b=6, a=3. Number = 36.
Answer: 36
Q4: Worker scaling
Problem: Eight workers finish a job in 10 days. How many days will 10 workers take for the same job (same pace)?
Solution: Total man-days = 8 × 10 = 80. Days for 10 workers = 80 / 10 = 8 days.
Answer: 8 days
Q5: Fraction simplify
Problem: Simplify: (3/4) ÷ (9/8) × (2/3).
Solution: (3/4) × (8/9) × (2/3) = (3×8×2)/(4×9×3) = 48/108 = 4/9.
Answer: 4/9
Q6: Boat upstream
Problem: A boat’s speed in still water is 15 km/h and the stream is 3 km/h. How long to cover 36 km upstream?
Solution: Upstream speed = 15 − 3 = 12 km/h. Time = 36 / 12 = 3 hours.
Answer: 3 hours
Q7: Remainder theorem style
Problem: Find remainder when 7^3 is divided by 5.
Solution: 343 ÷ 5: 5×68=340, remainder 3. Or 7≡2 mod 5; 2³=8≡3.
Answer: 3
Q8: Permutation basic
Problem: In how many ways can 5 different books be arranged on a shelf?
Solution: Arrangements of 5 distinct items = 5! = 120.
Answer: 120
Q9: Train and pole
Problem: A train 150 meters long passes a pole in 15 seconds. What is its speed in km/h?
Solution: Distance = 150 m = 0.15 km. Time = 15 s = 15/3600 h = 1/240 h. Speed = 0.15 ÷ (1/240) = 0.15 × 240 = 36 km/h.
Faster check: 150/15 = 10 m/s → 10 × 18/5 = 36 km/h.
Answer: 36 km/h
Q10: Cube surface
Problem: A cube has side 6 cm. What is its total surface area?
Solution: TSA = 6a² = 6 × 36 = 216 cm².
Answer: 216 cm²
Verbal ability questions
Q11: Phrase - by and large
Problem: Meaning of ‘by and large’?
Solution: Generally / on the whole.
Answer: Generally
Q12: Error spotting tense
Problem: Identify the error: He go to school yesterday.
Solution: Past time marker needs past tense: went.
Answer: go → went
Q13: One-word substitution
Problem: A person who speaks many languages is called a:
Solution: Polyglot.
Answer: Polyglot
Q14: Synonym - abundant
Problem: Choose the best synonym of ‘abundant’.
Solution: ‘Abundant’ means present in large quantity. Closest match: plentiful.
Answer: Plentiful
Q15: Synonym - mitigate
Problem: Choose the best synonym of ‘mitigate’.
Solution: ‘Mitigate’ means to make less severe. Closest match: alleviate.
Answer: Alleviate
Q16: Antonym - benevolent
Problem: Choose the best antonym of ‘benevolent’.
Solution: ‘Benevolent’ means kind or well-meaning. Opposite: malevolent.
Answer: Malevolent
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: Matrix letter
Problem: If in a code A=1, B=2, … Z=26, what is the value of CAB?
Solution: C=3, A=1, B=2; sum = 6 (if additive coding).
Answer: 6
Q19: Venn conclusion
Problem: Some doctors are teachers. All teachers are writers. Conclusion: Some doctors are writers?
Solution: Some doctors who are teachers must be writers. Follows.
Answer: Follows
Q20: Series alternate
Problem: Find next: 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, ?
Solution: Differences +1,+2,+3,+4,+5 → next diff 5 → 17.
Answer: 17
Q21: Blood relation
Problem: Pointing to a photograph, Ravi says, ‘She is the daughter of my mother’s only son.’ How is the girl related to Ravi?
Solution: Ravi’s mother’s only son is Ravi himself (assuming one son). The girl is therefore Ravi’s daughter.
Answer: Daughter
Q22: Series multiply
Problem: Find the next number: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?
Solution: Each term is multiplied by 3. Next = 81 × 3 = 243.
Answer: 243
Timed practice tips for Hexaware
- 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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