Preparation guide
Target Aptitude Questions
Overview
This page has Target aptitude questions with full solutions - numerical ability, verbal, and logical reasoning - in the style students report for the Target Online Assessment. Start with the timed mock quiz, then work the solved set and log every miss by topic.
Target 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 marks goods 40% above cost and gives a 10% discount. Profit % is:
SP = 1.4 × 0.9 × CP = 1.26 CP → 26% profit.
Reasoning
Series: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
Perfect squares → 36.
Reasoning
Find the missing number: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?
Each ×3 → 243.
Quantitative
If a : b = 2 : 3 and b : c = 4 : 5, then a : c is:
a:b:c = 8:12:15 → a:c = 8:15.
Quantitative
If the difference between the compound interest and simple interest on a certain sum for 2 years at 10% per annum is ₹25, what is the sum?
CI - SI = P[(1+R/100)² - 1] - (P×R×T/100) = P[(1.1)² - 1] - (P×10×2/100) = P[1.21 - 1] - 0.2P = 0.21P - 0.2P = 0.01P 0.01P = 25 P = ₹2500
Reasoning
If every letter is shifted +2 in the alphabet, PEN becomes:
Each letter +2 → RGP.
Quantitative
If "TECHNOLOGY" is coded as "VGEPQMQNA", how is "COMPUTER" coded?
Pattern: Each letter shifted by +2 T→V, E→G, C→E, H→J, N→P, O→Q, L→N, O→Q, G→I, Y→A COMPUTER: C→E, O→Q, M→O, P→R, U→W, T→V, E→G, R→T
Verbal
Synonym of "Scarce":
Scarce means rare or insufficient.
Quantitative
Two numbers are in ratio 3:5 and their sum is 56. The larger number is:
Parts = 8. Larger = 5/8 × 56 = 35.
Reasoning
Find the next number: 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, ?
Correct answer: 216
Reasoning
Odd one out: 14, 21, 28, 35, 40
Others divisible by 7.
Verbal
Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 20 minutes and 30 minutes respectively. If both are opened together, how long will it take to fill the tank?
Pipe A fills 1/20 of tank per minute Pipe B fills 1/30 of tank per minute Combined = 1/20 + 1/30 = (3+2)/60 = 5/60 = 1/12 per minute Time to fill = 12 minutes
Quantitative
The ratio of the ages of A and B is 3:4. After 5 years, the ratio becomes 4:5. Find the present age of A.
Correct answer: 15 years
Verbal
Neither the teacher nor the students _____ present.
Verb agrees with nearer subject (students) → were.
Verbal
A person who loves books is a:
Correct term: Bibliophile.
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Review
Target 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: Pipe fill
Problem: Pipe A fills a tank in 6 hours and pipe B in 8 hours. How long do they take together to fill it?
Solution: Combined rate = 1/6 + 1/8 = 4/24 + 3/24 = 7/24. Time = 24/7 hours ≈ 3 hours 26 minutes.
Answer: 24/7 hours
Q2: Unitary rice
Problem: 12 kg rice costs ₹540. Cost of 8 kg?
Solution: Per kg = 45. 8 kg = ₹360.
Answer: ₹360
Q3: 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
Q4: Deck probability
Problem: What is the probability of drawing an ace from a standard 52-card deck?
Solution: There are 4 aces in 52 cards. Probability = 4/52 = 1/13.
Answer: 1/13
Q5: 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
Q6: Average of averages
Problem: Average of 10 numbers is 25. Average of first 6 is 20. Average of last 4?
Solution: Total = 250. First 6 sum = 120. Last 4 sum = 130. Average = 130/4 = 32.5.
Answer: 32.5
Q7: 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
Q8: Profit on a pen
Problem: If the cost price of a pen is ₹40 and it is sold at a 25% profit, what is the selling price?
Solution: Profit = 25% of 40 = ₹10. Selling price = 40 + 10 = ₹50.
Or SP = CP × 1.25 = 40 × 1.25 = ₹50.
Answer: ₹50
Q9: Percentage of percentage
Problem: What is 15% of 20% of 400?
Solution: 20% of 400 = 80. 15% of 80 = 12.
Answer: 12
Q10: Mixture milk
Problem: A mixture has milk and water in the ratio 4:1. If 5 litres of water are added to 20 litres of mixture, what is the new milk:water ratio?
Solution: In 20 L: milk = 16 L, water = 4 L. After adding 5 L water: milk 16, water 9. Ratio = 16:9.
Answer: 16:9
Verbal ability questions
Q11: Antonym - verbose
Problem: Best antonym of ‘verbose’?
Solution: Verbose = wordy. Opposite: concise.
Answer: Concise
Q12: Synonym - obsolete
Problem: Choose the best synonym of ‘obsolete’.
Solution: ‘Obsolete’ means no longer in use. Closest: outdated.
Answer: Outdated
Q13: Sentence rearrange
Problem: Arrange: (1) the exam (2) she cleared (3) with ease
Solution: She cleared the exam with ease.
Answer: 2-1-3
Q14: One-word substitution
Problem: A person who speaks many languages is called a:
Solution: Polyglot.
Answer: Polyglot
Q15: Fill blank preposition
Problem: She is good _____ mathematics. (in / at / on / of)
Solution: Standard collocation: good at.
Answer: at
Q16: 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
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 Target
- 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