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How many squares are there in the given figure?
17
20
18
19
Correct answer
20
Why this answer is correct
Counting of squares:
Thus, squares are there in the given figure = 20
Hence, the correct answer is "20".
The same operation(s) are followed in all the given number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc., to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
40 : 52
45 : 54
35 : 42
55 : 66
Correct answer
40 : 52
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is: Numbers ration is 5 : 6.
Option 1) 40 : 52 → This pair will not come in 5 : 6 ratio.
Option 2) 45 : 54 → 45 / 9 : 54 / 9 → 5 : 6
Option 3) 35 : 42 → 35 / 7 : 42 / 7 → 5 : 6
Option 4) 55 : 66 → 55 / 11 : 66 / 11 → 5 : 6
Hence, the correct answer is "40 : 52".
A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The paper look when unfolded:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
In a certain code language, 'TIDE' is coded as '9457' and 'DENT' is coded as '7593'. What is the code for 'N' in that language?
5
7
3
9
Correct answer
3
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
So, the code for 'N' = '3'.
Hence, the correct answer is "3".
Each of the letters in the word 'LASTING' is arranged in the English alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter which is second from the left end and the one which is fourth from the right end in the new letter-cluster thus formed?
Five
Six
Three
Four
Correct answer
Four
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Given word: 'LASTING'
Each of the letters in the word 'LASTING' is arranged in the English alphabetical order.
LASTING → AGILNTS
The letter which is second from the left end = G
The one which is fourth from the right end = L
Thus, Four letters (G, H, I, J, K, L) are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter which is second from the left end and the one which is fourth from the right end in the new letter-cluster thus formed.
Hence, the correct answer is "Four".
A transparent sheet with a pattern is given in the following figure. Identify from amongst the options as to how the pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the middle horizontal line.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
Sheet will appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the middle horizontal line:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The given figure (X) is embedded:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the option that represents the letters that when placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete the given
letter series.
M N _ O J K M _ Q O J K _ N Q _ J K M N Q O _ K M N
QMNJO
QNJMO
QNMJO
QNMOJ
Correct answer
QNMOJ
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Given Sequence: M N _ O J K M _ Q O J K _ N Q _ J K M N Q O _ K M N
Now, putting the letters in the blank spaces given in the option one by one:
Option 1) QMNJO → M N Q O J K / M M Q O J K / N N Q J J K / M N Q O O K M N
Option 2) QNJMO → M N Q O J K / M N Q O J K / J N Q M J K / M N Q O O K M N
Option 3) QNMJO → M N Q O J K / M N Q O J K / M N Q J J K / M N Q O O K M N
Option 4) QNMOJ → M N Q O J K / M N Q O J K / M N Q O J K / M N Q O J K M N
Here, 'M N Q O J K M N' this pattern is followed.
Hence, the correct answer is "QNMOJ".
Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent
digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1
and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
8 : 79
6 : 51
9 : 96
5 : 39
4 : 32
7 : 62
Correct answer
9 : 96
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (1st number)2 + 15 = 2nd number.
Now,
For, 8 : 79
⇒ (82) + 15 = 64 + 15 = 79.
For, 6 : 51
⇒ (62) + 15 = 36 + 15 = 51.
Similarly, for 9 : ?
⇒ (92) + 15 = 81 + 15 = 96.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The given figure (X) is embedded:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the option that represents the letters that when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete
the letter series.
_ P _ J _ P _ P _ _ P _
JPPJPJP
PPJJJJJ
JPJPJPJ
JJPPPPJ
Correct answer
JPPJPJP
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Given Sequence: _ P _ J _ P _ P _ _ P _
Now, putting the letters in the blank spaces given in the option one by one:
Option 1) JPPJPJP → J P P / J P P / J P P / J P P
Here, 'J P P' is the pattern.
Option 2) PPJJJJJ → P P P / J J P / J P J / J P J
Option 3) JPJPJPJ → J P P / J J P / P P J / P P J
Option 4) JJPPPPJ → J P J / J P P / P P P / P P J
Hence, the correct answer is "JPPJPJP".
Identify the figure from among the given options which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Top-right corner letter shifts in bottom-left corner and flipped horizontally.
And remaining letter is replaced by a new letter.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
The diagram given below has four different shapes, depicting different farmers of a small village, with different assets. The circle represents the farmers who own land of more than 100 yards, the pentagon represents farmers who own cows, the rhombus represents farmers who own goats, and the triangle represents farmers who own tractors.
How many farmers are there who have all four assets?
14
30
16
21
Correct answer
16
Why this answer is correct
According to the given information:
Thus farmers are there who have all four assets = 16
Hence, the correct answer is "16".
Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different. The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.
NPRS
KMOP
UVXW
EGIJ
Correct answer
UVXW
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Option 1) NPRS
Option 2) KMOP
Option 3) UVXW
Option 4) EGIJ
Hence, the correct answer is "UVXW".
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
14
12
16
10
Correct answer
12
Why this answer is correct
Counting the triangles:
Thus, triangles are there in the given figure = 12
Hence, the correct answer is "12".
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The correct mirror image of the given figure is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
In a certain code language,
‘A + B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’;
‘A − B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’;
‘A × B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’ and
‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’.
Based on the above, if ‘J + K ÷ L − T × R’, then how is J related to L?
Wife
Sister
Husband’s sister
Father’s sister
Correct answer
Wife
Why this answer is correct
Family Chart:
Decoding the Symbols:
| Symbol | + | - | × | ÷ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Mother | Brother | Sister | Daughter |
Given: J + K ÷ L − T × R
It means: J is the mother of K, K is the daughter of L, L is the brother of T and T is the sister of R.
S, J is the Wife of L.
Hence, the correct answer is "Wife".
What will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?
6 ÷ 8 – 91 × 13 + 30 = ?
20
25
23
22
Correct answer
25
Why this answer is correct
BODMAS Table:
After decoding signs:
| Signs | Decoded signs |
|---|---|
| + | - |
| - | + |
| × | ÷ |
| ÷ | × |
Given equation: 6 ÷ 8 – 91 × 13 + 30 = ?
After interchanging the signs then:
⇒ 6 × 8 + 91 ÷ 13 - 30 = ?
⇒ ? = 6 × 8 + 7 - 30
⇒ ? = 48 + 7 - 30
⇒ ? = 55 - 30 = 25
Hence, the correct answer is "25".
Select the figure from among the given option that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Ans
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
From figure 1 to 2, and figure 3 to 4:
Top-right and bottom-left symbols are interchanging their position.
Diagonal symbols are changing their position.
From figure 2 to 3, and figure 4 to 5:
All 4 corner symbols are shifting their position in clockwise direction.
Middle symbols are changing their position.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
JKT, LJR, NIP, ?
PHM
PGO
OGP
PHN
Correct answer
PHN
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "PHN".
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