1.
One of the following proverbs is closest in meaning to the saying, "Birds of a feather flock together." Choose one:
Correct Answer
C. "A man is known by the company he keeps."
Explanation
The proverb "Birds of a feather flock together" means that people with similar interests, characteristics, or backgrounds tend to associate with each other. Similarly, the proverb "A man is known by the company he keeps" suggests that a person's character can be judged by the type of people they choose to associate with. Both proverbs emphasize the idea that individuals are often influenced and defined by the company they keep, highlighting the importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals.
2.
What is the following word when it is unscrambled?
H C P R A A T E U
Correct Answer
PARACHUTE
Parachute
parachute
Explanation
The given jumbled letters can be rearranged to form the word "PARACHUTE".
3.
If two typists can type two pages in two minutes, how many typists will it take to type 18 pages in 6 minutes?
Correct Answer
C. 6
Explanation
If two typists can type two pages in two minutes, it means that each typist can type one page in two minutes. Therefore, in six minutes, each typist can type three pages. To type 18 pages in six minutes, it would require six typists, as each typist can type three pages in that time frame.
4.
If you count from 1 to 100, how many 7's will you pass on the way?
Correct Answer
D. 20
Explanation
For the units place, ‘7’ will appear 10 times (7, 17, 27, 37, 47, 57, 67, 77, 87, 97). For the tens place, ‘7’ will also appear 10 times (70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79). So, in total, you will pass by the digit ‘7’ twenty times when counting from 1 to 100.
5.
Pear is to apple as potato is to
Correct Answer
B. Radish
Explanation
The analogy between pear and apple suggests a similarity or relationship between the two fruits. Similarly, the analogy between potato and radish suggests a similarity or relationship between the two vegetables. Both pairs share a similar category or type of produce. Therefore, the correct answer is radish.
6.
How many four-sided figures are in the diagram?
Correct Answer
C. 25
Explanation
In the given diagram, there are multiple four-sided figures. By counting the number of squares and rectangles, we can determine the total number of four-sided figures. The diagram contains 16 squares (each square has four sides) and 9 rectangles (each rectangle has four sides). Adding these together, we get a total of 25 four-sided figures in the diagram.
7.
What word can be added to the end of GRASS and the beginning of SCAPE to form two other English words?
Correct Answer
land, Land, LAND
Explanation
The word that can be added to the end of "GRASS" and the beginning of "SCAPE" to form two other English words is "LAND". This creates "GRASSLAND" and "LANDSCAPE".
8.
Which of the figures below the line of drawings best completes the series?
Correct Answer
C. C
Explanation
The arrow goes diagonally with each image. So the correct answer for the 6th image of the pattern would be 'C'.
9.
Which of these designs best completes the following sequence?
Correct Answer
A. A
Explanation
Based on the given information, it is not clear what the sequence is or what criteria should be used to determine the best design. Therefore, an explanation cannot be provided.
10.
Four years ago, Jane was twice as old as Same. Four years on from now, Sam will be 3/4 of Jane's age. How old is Jane now?
Correct Answer
12
Explanation
Set up variables:
Let Jane's current age be "j"
Let Sam's current age be "s"
Four years ago, Jane was twice as old as Sam: j - 4 = 2(s - 4)
Four years from now, Sam will be 3/4 of Jane's age: s + 4 = (3/4)(j + 4)
Simplify the first equation: j - 4 = 2s - 8 => j = 2s - 4
Substitute this value of j into the second equation: s + 4 = (3/4)(2s - 4 + 4)
Simplify and solve for s: s + 4 = (3/4)(2s) => s + 4 = (3/2)s => 4 = (1/2)s => s = 8
Substitute the value of s back into the equation for j: j = 2(8) - 4 => j = 16 - 4 => j = 12