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Unacademy Aptitude Questions
Overview
This page has Unacademy aptitude questions with full solutions - numerical ability, verbal, and logical reasoning - in the style students report for the Unacademy Online Assessment. Start with the timed mock quiz, then work the solved set and log every miss by topic.
Unacademy 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
Divide ₹1200 in the ratio 2:3:5.
Correct answer: ₹240, ₹360, ₹600
Verbal
Problem: Choose the correct sentence: a) Neither the students nor the teacher were present b) Neither the students nor the teacher was present c) Neither the students or the teacher was present
With "neither...nor", the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. "Teacher" is singular, so "was" is correct.
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
Reasoning
If P means +, Q means −, R means ×, then 18 R 2 P 6 Q 4 = ?
18 × 2 + 6 − 4 = 36 + 6 − 4 = 38.
Reasoning
Find the next number: 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, ?
Diff +1,+2,+3,+4,+5 → 17.
Reasoning
If every letter is shifted +2 in the alphabet, SUN becomes:
Each letter +2 → UWP.
Verbal
Antonym of "Artificial":
Artificial ↔ natural.
Reasoning
Arrange the words: 1. Elephant 2. Cat 3. Dog 4. Ant
Correct answer: 4, 2, 3, 1
Quantitative
A: Pomfret is a fish B: Pomfret is not a fish C: Pomfret will not lay eggs D: Some fish lay eggs E: All fish lay eggs F: Pomfret may lay eggs.
Correct answer: ADF
Quantitative
If 3x + 5 = 20, then x equals:
3x = 15 → x = 5.
Reasoning
Odd one out: 8, 27, 64, 100, 125
Others are perfect cubes; 100 is not.
Quantitative
If the sum of three consecutive integers is 72, what is the smallest of these integers?
Let the integers be x, x+1, and x+2. x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 72 3x + 3 = 72 3x = 69 x = 23 Therefore, the integers are 23, 24, and 25.
Quantitative
Simple interest on ₹5,000 at 8% p.a. for 3 years is:
SI = PRT/100 = 5000×8×3/100 = ₹1,200.
Verbal
The new policy will _____ significant changes in the organization.
Correct answer: affect
Verbal
One who loves books is a:
Bibliophile = lover of books.
Your score
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Review
Unacademy 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: 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
Q2: 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
Q3: Percentage recover
Problem: If 30% of a number is 150, what is the number?
Solution: 0.3x = 150 → x = 150 / 0.3 = 500.
Answer: 500
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: 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
Q6: Train platforms
Problem: A 200 m train at 72 km/h crosses a 160 m platform. Time taken?
Solution: Speed = 72 × 5/18 = 20 m/s. Distance = 200+160 = 360 m. Time = 360/20 = 18 s.
Answer: 18 seconds
Q7: Algebra ages
Problem: Father is 3 times as old as son. After 12 years he will be twice as old. Son’s present age?
Solution: 3x + 12 = 2(x + 12) → 3x + 12 = 2x + 24 → x = 12.
Answer: 12 years
Q8: 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
Q9: 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
Q10: Geometry triangle
Problem: A right triangle has legs 6 and 8. Hypotenuse?
Solution: √(36+64)=√100=10.
Answer: 10
Verbal ability questions
Q11: 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
Q12: Idiom - piece of cake
Problem: What does ‘a piece of cake’ mean?
Solution: It means something very easy.
Answer: Very easy
Q13: Antonym - opaque
Problem: Choose the best antonym of ‘opaque’.
Solution: ‘Opaque’ means not transparent. Opposite: transparent / clear.
Answer: Transparent
Q14: Antonym - scarce
Problem: Choose the best antonym of ‘scarce’.
Solution: ‘Scarce’ means in short supply. Opposite: abundant.
Answer: Abundant
Q15: Synonym - obsolete
Problem: Choose the best synonym of ‘obsolete’.
Solution: ‘Obsolete’ means no longer in use. Closest: outdated.
Answer: Outdated
Q16: Synonym - candid
Problem: Choose the best synonym of ‘candid’.
Solution: ‘Candid’ means frank or straightforward. Closest: frank.
Answer: Frank
Reasoning ability questions
Q17: 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
Q18: 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
Q19: Number series gap
Problem: Find the missing number: 5, 11, 23, 47, ?
Solution: ×2+1 pattern: 5→11→23→47→95.
Answer: 95
Q20: 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
Q21: Input output step
Problem: Input: 34 12 57 23. Step1 sorts ascending: 12 23 34 57. What is Step1 third element?
Solution: Sorted: 12, 23, 34, 57. Third = 34.
Answer: 34
Q22: Cause effect
Problem: Cause: Heavy rain overnight. Which is a likely effect?
Solution: Waterlogging / traffic delays are likely effects.
Answer: Waterlogging / delays
Timed practice tips for Unacademy
- 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