# Tech Mahindra Aptitude Questions with Answers

8 previously-asked aptitude questions from Tech Mahindra'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 35% of 400?

A. 140
B. 120
C. 150
D. 160

**Answer:** 140

**Explanation:** 35% of 400 = 0.35 * 400 = 140.

### 2. What is the simple interest on Rs 3000 at 8% per annum for 1 year?

A. Rs 240
B. Rs 300
C. Rs 200
D. Rs 280

**Answer:** Rs 240

**Explanation:** SI = 3000 * 8 * 1 / 100 = Rs 240.

### 3. Two numbers are in the ratio 7:2 and their sum is 45. What is the larger number?

A. 35
B. 10
C. 30
D. 40

**Answer:** 35

**Explanation:** Total parts = 9, one part = 5, so the larger number = 7 * 5 = 35.

### 4. An object travels 100 metres in 5 seconds. What is its speed in metres per second?

A. 20 m/s
B. 25 m/s
C. 15 m/s
D. 30 m/s

**Answer:** 20 m/s

**Explanation:** Speed = distance / time = 100 / 5 = 20 m/s.

### 5. Find the next term in the series: 2, 6, 18, 54, ?

A. 162
B. 108
C. 150
D. 160

**Answer:** 162

**Explanation:** Each term is three times the previous, so 54 * 3 = 162.

### 6. Teacher is to Student as Doctor is to ?

A. Patient
B. Nurse
C. Hospital
D. Medicine

**Answer:** Patient

**Explanation:** A teacher serves a student just as a doctor serves a patient.

### 7. Find the odd one out: 8, 27, 64, 100.

A. 100
B. 8
C. 27
D. 64

**Answer:** 100

**Explanation:** 8, 27, and 64 are perfect cubes (2, 3, 4 cubed), but 100 is not.

### 8. The sister of your father is your?

A. Aunt
B. Mother
C. Sister
D. Cousin

**Answer:** Aunt

**Explanation:** Your father sister is your aunt.

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