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In a certain code language, ‘queen chin steak’ is coded as ' kc eq rq' and ‘steak arch food’ is coded as ‘yg kc mz’.
How is ‘steak’ coded in the given language?
kc
yg
eq
rq
Correct answer
kc
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here,
The common code in both sets is 'kc'.
Therefore, the code for the word 'steak' is 'kc'.
Hence, the correct answer is "option 1"
Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-cluster pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a group.
Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster pairs.)
KM – HA
BE-YR
MP – JC
OR-LE
Correct answer
KM – HA
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here,
For KM – HA,
For BE-YR,
For MP – JC,
For OR-LE,
Therefore, the letter-cluster pair that is different from the others is KM - HA.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.
If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?
22 C 10 D 9 A 21 B 42 = ?
12
15
14
16
Correct answer
14
Why this answer is correct
BODMAS Table:
Symbol Meaning:
| Letter | Mathematical Sign |
|---|---|
| A | ÷ |
| B | × |
| C | + |
| D | − |
Given Equation: 22 C 10 D 9 A 21 B 42 = ?
Substituting the signs into the equation and applying the BODMAS rule, we get:
= 22 + 10 − 9 ÷ 21 × 42
= 22 + 10 − 3/7 × 42
= 22 + 10 − 18
= 32 − 18
= 14
Hence, the correct answer is "option 3"
Based on the alphabetical order, three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group.
Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
(Note: The odd man out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.)
RQT
BAE
EDH
AZD
Correct answer
RQT
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here,
Logic: 1st letter − 1 = 2nd letter; 2nd letter + 4 = 3rd letter.
For RQT,
For BAE,
For EDH,
For AZD,
Therefore, the letter cluster that is different from the others is RQT.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.
In a certain code language,
A @ B means ‘A is the mother of B’,
A × B means ‘A is the wife of B.'
A + B means ‘A is the brother of B,' and
A ÷ B means ‘A is the father of B.'.
How is S related to H if ‘S × D + R @ Y ÷ H’?
Father's mother's brother's daughter
Father's mother's brother's wife
Father's brother's wife
Brother's wife
Correct answer
Father's mother's brother's wife
Why this answer is correct
Preparing the family tree diagram by using the following symbols:
As per the given information:
| Symbol | @ | × | + | ÷ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Mother | Wife | Brother | Father |
Given expression: ‘S × D + R @ Y ÷ H’
Therefore, S is the wife of D, who is the brother of R (the mother of Y, who is the father of H). S is the wife of the brother of the mother of the father of H . S is the Father's mother's brother's wife of H.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.
Refer to the following letter series and answer the question. (Counting to be done from left to right only.)
(Left) V A R V Y R A C M W S A I G Z O W V R R F (Right)
How many such vowels are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a consonant and also immediately followed by a consonant?
One
Two
None
Three
Correct answer
Three
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here,
Required Condition: Consonant − Vowel − Consonant
(Left) V A R V Y R A C M W S A I G Z O W V R R F (Right)
Therefore, there are a total of three such vowels in the given series.V A R , R A C and Z O W
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4"
Seven boxes B, C, D, E, Q, R and S are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only five boxes are kept above D. Only three boxes are kept between D and C. Only four boxes are kept between C and S. Only E is kept between C and B. R is kept at one of the positions above C. How many boxes are kept between Q and S?
Three
Four
One
Two
Correct answer
One
Why this answer is correct
Given: Seven boxes B, C, D, E, Q, R and S are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order.
| Position | Box |
|---|---|
| 7 | |
| 6 | C |
| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 | D |
| 1 |
Final Arrangement:
| 7 | R |
|---|---|
| 6 | C |
| 5 | E |
| 4 | B |
| 3 | Q |
| 2 | D |
| 1 | S |
Thus, only one box is kept between Q and S.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3"
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?
DXN HCR LHV PMZ ?
USC
TRD
SQE
TSC
Correct answer
TRD
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here,
Combining the results, we get the term TRD.
Hence, the correct answer is "option 2."
R, E, A, D, I, N and G are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre of the table.
Only two people sit between R and G when counted from the right of R. Only three people sit between D and N when counted from the right of N. G sits to the immediate right of N. A sits to the immediate right of I.
Who sits fourth to the right of E?
G
R
A
N
Correct answer
A
Why this answer is correct
Given: R, E, A, D, I, N and G are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre of the table.
So, A sits fourth to the right of E.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.
In a certain code language,
A ^ B means ‘A is the mother of B’,
A ÷ B means ‘A is the daughter of B’,
A ! B means ‘A is the wife of B’, and
A √ B means ‘A is the father of B’.
Based on the above, how is T related to Z if 'T √ U ÷ V ^ W ! Z'?
Wife's brother
Wife's father
Father's brother
Brother's son
Correct answer
Wife's father
Why this answer is correct
Preparing the family tree diagram by using the following symbols:
As per the given information:
Let us first decode the given symbols and then draw a family tree.
| Symbol | ^ | ÷ | ! | √ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Mother | Daughter | Wife | Father |
Given : T √ U ÷ V ^ W ! Z
Therefore, T is the father of W, who is the wife of Z .T is the Wife's father of Z.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.