1.
What comes next in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16?
Correct Answer
C. 32
Explanation
The sequence in question doubles each preceding number to determine the next value. Starting with 2, each number is multiplied by 2 to arrive at the next: 2 times 2 equals 4, 4 times 2 equals 8, and so forth. By continuing this pattern, multiplying 16 by 2 yields 32, demonstrating a consistent doubling trend throughout the sequence. Understanding and applying this multiplication pattern is essential for solving the sequence logically and accurately.
2.
If you rearrange the letters "CIFAIPC" you would have the name of a?
Correct Answer
C. Ocean
Explanation
Rearranging the letters "CIFAIPC" gives you "PACIFIC," which is the name of an ocean. The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth, covering more than 63 million square miles. It is known for its vast expanse and significant influence on the world's climate and weather patterns. The name "Pacific" was given by the explorer Ferdinand Magellan, meaning "peaceful sea" in Portuguese.
3.
Which number should come next in the pattern: 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, 12?
Correct Answer
A. 10
Explanation
This sequence exhibits a pattern of alternating operations: adding three and subtracting two. Beginning with the number 7, the sequence first increases by three to 10, then decreases by two to 8, continuing in this alternating fashion. Observing and continuing this pattern, we see that after reaching 12, the next operation according to the established pattern is to subtract two, resulting in 10.
4.
Mary, who is sixteen years old, is four times as old as her brother. How old will she be when she is twice as old as her brother?
Correct Answer
B. 24
Explanation
Mary's age is a function of her brother’s age, set at four times his current age, making him 4 years old. The scenario posits that Mary will be twice her brother's age at some future point. Calculating forward, Mary will reach this milestone when her brother is 12 years old, at which time Mary will be 24 years old. This question involves basic arithmetic and understanding ratios and their implications over time.
5.
Which one of the five choices makes the best comparison? Finger is to Hand as Leaf is to?
Correct Answer
C. Branch
Explanation
Comparing a leaf to a branch as one would a finger to a hand illustrates the concept of part-to-whole relationships in analogies. Just as a finger is part of a hand, a leaf is part of a branch. Each analogy uses a simple comparison to show how smaller components form part of larger structures in both biology and everyday observations.
6.
If you divide 30 by half and add ten, what do you get?
Correct Answer
C. 70
7.
Which one of the numbers does not belong in the following series: 2 - 3 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 14 - 15 - 30?
Correct Answer
A. 8
Explanation
The series typically doubles a number and adds one to establish the next in sequence, except for the number 8, which anomalously does not follow this pattern, making it the outlier. Recognizing this break in the pattern involves identifying the rule governing the sequence and noting where it fails to apply, a common type of pattern recognition problem in sequences.
8.
If all Bloops are Razzies and all Razzies are Lazzies, all Bloops are definitely Lazzies?
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
This logical deduction question involves understanding the transitive property in logic. If all Bloops are Razzies and all Razzies are Lazzies, then logically, all Bloops must also be Lazzies. This question tests the ability to follow logical connections and the application of logical reasoning to reach a conclusion based on given premises.
9.
What is the missing number in the sequence shown below? 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, __
Correct Answer
B. 21
Explanation
In this sequence, each number is the sum of all previous consecutive numbers plus an incrementally increasing integer. Starting from 1, the subsequent addition follows an increasing order by one each time. Thus, after 15 (which is the sum of 1+2+3+4+5), the next operation involves adding 6 to 15, resulting in 21. This progression highlights the ability to recognize and continue patterns involving cumulative and sequential additions.
10.
If you rearrange the letters "LNGEDNA" you have the name of a:
Correct Answer
D. Country
Explanation
The letters "LNGEDNA" can be rearranged to spell "ENGLAND," which is a country in the United Kingdom. This type of puzzle involves anagramming, where the letters of a word or phrase are rearranged to form another word or phrase. In this case, the scrambled letters represent a geographical location, specifically a country, making "Country" the correct category among the options provided (River, State, City, Country).
11.
Which number completes the series: 1, 3, 6, 10, 15?
Correct Answer
B. 21
Explanation
Similar to a previous sequence, this series involves cumulative addition of consecutive integers. The sequence grows by adding the next higher integer to the previous total, demonstrating an understanding of cumulative sums and the ability to predict the next number in such a sequence based on this pattern.
12.
Which figure fits into the missing slot?
Correct Answer
A. Triangle
Explanation
Assuming a logical progression or rotation among shapes, identifying the correct shape involves understanding spatial relationships and patterns within a set of options. This type of question tests geometric recognition and the ability to predict the next item in a visual sequence.
13.
Which one of the following things is least like the others?
Correct Answer
C. Painting
Explanation
Among the options given—poem, novel, painting, and statue—the painting is distinct as it is not a form of literature but rather a visual art form. This distinction requires recognizing categorical differences between types of artistic expressions and understanding what sets one category apart from others within a given context.
14.
If you write all the numbers from 300 to 400, how many times do you write the number 3?
Correct Answer
C. 120
Explanation
Counting the occurrence of the digit '3' from 300 to 400 involves recognizing each instance within the hundreds, tens, and units place. In this range, every number in the hundreds contains at least one '3,' and the numbers 330 to 339 contain two '3's each. This question tests numerical pattern recognition and counting skills within a defined numerical range.
15.
If two's company and three's a crowd, what are four and five?
Correct Answer
A. 9
Explanation
This question is based on an idiomatic expression that plays with the numerical aspect of common phrases. Extending the phrase "two's company, three's a crowd" to include four and five as nine in a playful way involves mathematical humor, blending language with numerical logic to create a whimsical, yet logical, conclusion.