10 Aptitude Questions You’ll Face in Interviews at Proficed

At Proficed, we believe that aptitude tests are essential in identifying candidates with strong problem-solving skills and reasoning abilities. These tests reflect a candidate's capability to think critically and tackle complex challenges, making them a vital part of our interview process. To help you prepare effectively, we’ve compiled a list of 10 sample aptitude questions that we frequently ask during interviews.

Characteristics of Proficed Aptitude Questions

Straightforward Design

Our aptitude questions are crafted to be clear and direct, requiring minimal calculations. Candidates can often respond effectively by simply listening and understanding the questions.

No calculators needed

We ensure that the numbers in our questions are not overly complex, which facilitates easier verbal calculations and enhances accessibility. Candidates neither need nor expected to use calculators for these questions.

Comprehensive Assessment

These questions evaluate more than just basic math skills; they also gauge your ability to comprehend and solve problems effectively.

Demands Strong Reasoning

While the questions may appear simple at first glance, they require strong reasoning abilities and comprehension skills to reach the correct answers.

Sample Questions

Here are the sample questions, complete with categories and answers:

1. Category: Speed & Distance
   Question: If a train is running with a speed of 100 km/hr, how much of the distance can it cover in 90 minutes?
   Answer: 150 km
2. Category: Profit & Loss
   Question: When I sell a product at Rs. 100, I make a loss of 20%. At what price should I sell it to make 40% of profit?
   Answer: Rs. 175
3. Category: Averages
   Question: If the average of five numbers is 100, and the average of those five and an additional number is 110; what is that additional number?
   Answer: 160
4. Category: Arithmetic
   Question: If the sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 30, what is the cube root of the smallest number?
   Answer: 2
5. Category: Percentage Comparison
   Question: Which is greater: 30% of 280 or 12% of 700?
   Answer: They are equal (both are 84).
6. Category: Time Calculation
   Question: If the time now is 7:00 PM, what will be the time after 2399 hours?
   Answer: 6:00 PM.
7. Category: Age & Calendar
   Question: Ramesh was born on March 1. His age is between 25 and 30. If his birth fell on a Wednesday and his first birthday was on a Friday, in what year was he born?
   Answer: 1995
8. Category: Money & Change
   Question: If a book costs Rs. 684 and you pay with two Rs. 500 notes, what is the minimum number of notes you will receive in return if the seller has no coins?
   Answer: 5 notes.
9. Category: Algebra
   Question: Find two numbers whose sum is 25 and whose product is 144.
   Answer: 16 and 9
10. Category: Direction & Movement
    Question: Standing at the center of a playground, you walk 10 meters left, then 5 meters right, and finally 1 meter right. If you are now facing west, what was the initial direction that you were facing?
    Answer: South

Conclusion

At Proficed, we encourage candidates to practice these questions to improve their aptitude skills and enhance their chances of success in interviews. Understanding the logic behind the questions is crucial, as it not only helps in answering them correctly but also showcases your analytical capabilities to our hiring team.

We invite you to engage with these questions, familiarize yourself with the reasoning needed to solve them, and share your thoughts or experiences with aptitude tests in the comments.

Good luck with your preparations, and we look forward to seeing you excel in your interview with Proficed!