# Hexaware Aptitude Questions with Answers

8 previously-asked aptitude questions from Hexaware's hiring process, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Written against the company's actual test pattern.

_Source: Astra (https://useastra.in). Updated 2026-09-05._

### 1. What is the simple interest on Rs 1000 at 10% per annum for 2 years?

A. Rs 200
B. Rs 100
C. Rs 300
D. Rs 220

**Answer:** Rs 200

**Explanation:** SI = P * R * T / 100 = 1000 * 10 * 2 / 100 = Rs 200.

### 2. An article bought for Rs 400 is sold for Rs 500. What is the profit percentage?

A. 25%
B. 20%
C. 10%
D. 15%

**Answer:** 25%

**Explanation:** Profit = 100 on cost 400, so profit percent = 100/400 * 100 = 25%.

### 3. How long does it take to travel 150 km at a speed of 50 km/h?

A. 3 hours
B. 2 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 5 hours

**Answer:** 3 hours

**Explanation:** Time = distance / speed = 150 / 50 = 3 hours.

### 4. What is 25% of 80?

A. 20
B. 25
C. 15
D. 30

**Answer:** 20

**Explanation:** 25% of 80 = 0.25 * 80 = 20.

### 5. Find the next term in the series: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?

A. 80
B. 60
C. 70
D. 100

**Answer:** 80

**Explanation:** Each term doubles the previous, so 40 * 2 = 80.

### 6. Bird is to Nest as Bee is to ?

A. Hive
B. Honey
C. Flower
D. Web

**Answer:** Hive

**Explanation:** A bird lives in a nest just as a bee lives in a hive.

### 7. Which number is the odd one out: 121, 144, 169, 150?

A. 150
B. 121
C. 144
D. 169

**Answer:** 150

**Explanation:** 121, 144, and 169 are perfect squares (11, 12, 13 squared), but 150 is not.

### 8. If the word apple is written as elppa, how is the word mango written in the same way?

A. ognam
B. ognaM
C. gnaom
D. ognom

**Answer:** ognam

**Explanation:** The code simply reverses the letters, so mango becomes ognam.

More Hexaware preparation, including the full recruitment process: https://useastra.in/campus/hexaware