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Publicis Sapient Aptitude Questions
Overview
This page has Publicis Sapient aptitude questions with full solutions - numerical ability, verbal, and logical reasoning - in the style students report for the Publicis Sapient Assessment. Start with the timed mock quiz, then work the solved set and log every miss by topic.
Publicis Sapient 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
Reasoning
How many 9s are there between 1 and 100?
9,19,29,39,49,59,69,79,89,90-99 → 20 nines.
Reasoning
Find the next number: 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, ?
Prime numbers → 29.
Quantitative
The ratio of the ages of two persons is 4:3. After 6 years, the ratio becomes 9:7. What are their present ages?
Let present ages be 4x and 3x After 6 years: (4x + 6)/(3x + 6) = 9/7 7(4x + 6) = 9(3x + 6) 28x + 42 = 27x + 54 x = 12 Present ages: 4×12 = 48 years, 3×12 = 36 years
Reasoning
Statements: 1. Some cats are dogs, 2. All dogs are animals, 3. No animal is a bird
From statements 1 and 2: Some cats are animals (I follows) From statements 2 and 3: No dog is a bird (II follows) From I: Some animals are cats (III follows)
Quantitative
A number is first increased by 25% and then decreased by 20%. Find the net percentage change.
Let number = 100 After 25% increase: 100 + 25 = 125 After 20% decrease: 125 - 20% of 125 = 125 - 25 = 100 Net change = 0%
Reasoning
If South-East becomes North, North-East becomes West, then what does West become?
Directions rotate 135° anticlockwise; West → South-East.
Verbal
If the cost price of 20 articles is equal to the selling price of 15 articles, find the profit percentage.
Let CP of 1 article = ₹1 CP of 20 articles = ₹20 SP of 15 articles = ₹20 (given) SP of 1 article = ₹20/15 = ₹4/3 Profit = ₹4/3 - ₹1 = ₹1/3 Profit % = (1/3)/1 × 100 = 33.33%
Verbal
Fill in the blank: She _____ to the office every day by metro.
Third-person singular present tense takes "goes".
Verbal
Synonym of "Candid":
Candid means frank or straightforward.
Quantitative
In what ratio should water be mixed with milk costing ₹20 per liter to get a mixture worth ₹15 per liter?
Correct answer: 1:3
Quantitative
Identify the error: "Each of the students have submitted their assignments."
Correct answer: Subject-verb agreement error
Quantitative
The following table shows the sales of a company over 5 years. Find the average annual growth rate. | Year | Sales (in crores) | |------|-------------------| | 2020 | 100 | | 2021 | 120 | | 2022 | 150 | | 2023 | 180 | | 2024 | 200 |
Correct answer: 19.03%
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.
Reasoning
Complete the series: AZ, BY, CX, ?
First letter +1, second −1 → DW.
Quantitative
The average of 5 numbers is 42. If one number 32 is removed, the new average is:
Sum = 210. New sum = 178. Average = 178/4 = 44.5.
Your score
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Review
Publicis Sapient 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: 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
Q2: Pipe empty
Problem: A pipe fills in 8 hours; a leak empties in 12. Time to fill with both open?
Solution: Rate = 1/8 − 1/12 = 1/24. Time = 24 hours.
Answer: 24 hours
Q3: Average speed
Problem: A person covers a distance at 60 km/h and returns at 40 km/h. What is the average speed for the whole trip?
Solution: For equal distances, average speed = 2ab/(a+b). = 2×60×40 / (60+40) = 4800/100 = 48 km/h.
Do not take the arithmetic mean (50); that would be wrong here.
Answer: 48 km/h
Q4: SI three years
Problem: Find simple interest on ₹5000 at 8% per annum for 3 years.
Solution: SI = 5000 × 8 × 3 / 100 = ₹1200.
Answer: ₹1200
Q5: CI half yearly
Problem: CI on ₹8000 at 10% p.a. for 1 year compounded half-yearly?
Solution: Rate per half-year = 5%. Amount = 8000 × (1.05)² = 8000 × 1.1025 = 8820. CI = 820.
Answer: ₹820
Q6: Consecutive integers
Problem: If the sum of three consecutive integers is 72, what is the smallest of these integers?
Solution: Let the integers be x, x+1, and x+2.
x + (x+1) + (x+2) = 72 3x + 3 = 72 3x = 69 x = 23
So the integers are 23, 24, and 25.
Answer: 23
Q7: Compound mark-discount
Problem: An article is marked 40% above cost and sold after a 10% discount. Find the profit percent.
Solution: SP = CP × 1.4 × 0.9 = 1.26 CP. Profit = 26%.
Answer: 26%
Q8: Work efficiency
Problem: A is twice as efficient as B. Together they finish in 12 days. How many days does A alone need?
Solution: Let B = x days, A = x/2. 1/(x/2) + 1/x = 1/12 → 2/x + 1/x = 1/12 → 3/x = 1/12 → x = 36. A alone = 18 days.
Answer: 18 days
Q9: Speed convert
Problem: Convert 18 m/s to km/h.
Solution: Multiply by 18/5: 18 × 18/5 = 64.8 km/h.
Answer: 64.8 km/h
Q10: Average after replace
Problem: The average of five numbers is 20. One number 30 is replaced by 10. What is the new average?
Solution: Old sum = 5 × 20 = 100. New sum = 100 − 30 + 10 = 80. New average = 80 / 5 = 16.
Answer: 16
Verbal ability questions
Q11: Antonym - opaque
Problem: Choose the best antonym of ‘opaque’.
Solution: ‘Opaque’ means not transparent. Opposite: transparent / clear.
Answer: Transparent
Q12: Synonym - abundant
Problem: Choose the best synonym of ‘abundant’.
Solution: ‘Abundant’ means present in large quantity. Closest match: plentiful.
Answer: Plentiful
Q13: Idiom - hit the nail
Problem: What does ‘hit the nail on the head’ mean?
Solution: To describe exactly the right point.
Answer: Be exactly right
Q14: Antonym - benevolent
Problem: Choose the best antonym of ‘benevolent’.
Solution: ‘Benevolent’ means kind or well-meaning. Opposite: malevolent.
Answer: Malevolent
Q15: Error spotting tense
Problem: Identify the error: He go to school yesterday.
Solution: Past time marker needs past tense: went.
Answer: go → went
Q16: Spelling
Problem: Which spelling is correct: Acommodate / Accommodate / Acomodate / Accomodate?
Solution: Correct spelling has two c’s and two m’s: Accommodate.
Answer: Accommodate
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: Cause effect
Problem: Cause: Heavy rain overnight. Which is a likely effect?
Solution: Waterlogging / traffic delays are likely effects.
Answer: Waterlogging / delays
Q19: Seating hint
Problem: Five friends sit in a row. A is to the left of B but right of C. D is to the right of B and left of E. Who is in the middle?
Solution: Order from left to right: C, A, B, D, E. The middle seat is B.
Answer: B
Q20: Odd one shapes
Problem: Odd one out: Circle, Square, Triangle, Cube
Solution: Cube is 3D; others are 2D shapes.
Answer: Cube
Q21: Statement assumption
Problem: Statement: Use public transport to reduce pollution. Assumption: Public transport causes less pollution than private vehicles.
Solution: The advice assumes public transport is cleaner. Assumption is implicit.
Answer: Implicit / valid
Q22: 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
Timed practice tips for Publicis Sapient
- 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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