A is 5 years older than B. B is 3 years younger than C. If the sum of their ages is 35, what is A's age?
A
10 years
B
12 years
C
14 years
D
16 years
Correct Answer:
C. 14 years
Explanation:
Let B = x. Then A = x+5, C = x+3. (x+5) + x + (x+3) = 35. 3x + 8 = 35. x = 9. A = 14 years
If APPLE = 65, BALL = 36, then ORANGE = ?
Explanation:
Sum of alphabetical positions: A(1)+P(16)+P(16)+L(12)+E(5)=50... Using alternate logic of position values, ORANGE=O(15)+R(18)+A(1)+N(14)+G(7)+E(5)=60+31=91
Pointing to a photograph, Arun said 'She is the mother of my mother's only son'. Who is Arun referring to?
A
His mother
B
His sister
C
His grandmother
D
His aunt
Correct Answer:
C. His grandmother
Explanation:
Mother's only son = Arun's uncle. Uncle's mother = Arun's grandmother
How many times do the hands of a clock overlap in 24 hours?
Explanation:
In 12 hours, hour and minute hands overlap 11 times. In 24 hours, they overlap 22 times
If PENCIL is written as QFODMJ, how is GARDEN written?
A
HBSFFO
B
HBSEOF
C
HBSEFE
D
HBREOF
Correct Answer:
A. HBSFFO
Explanation:
Each letter is shifted forward by 1: P→Q, E→F, N→O, C→D, I→J, L→M. Applying to GARDEN: G→H, A→B, R→S, D→E, E→F, N→O = HBSEOF
A, B, C, D, E are 5 friends. D is taller than E but shorter than C. A is taller than B but shorter than D. Who is the tallest?
Explanation:
From given: E < D < C and B < A < D. So C > D > A and C > E. Therefore C is tallest
What is the next term in the sequence? J2Z, K4X, L6V, M8T, ?
A
N10R
B
N10S
C
O10R
D
N9R
Explanation:
First letters: J, K, L, M, N (increment by 1). Numbers: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 (increment by 2). Last letters: Z, X, V, T, R (decrement by 2 in alphabet)
Three containers have capacities in ratio 2:3:4. If the largest contains 12 liters, what is the combined capacity?
A
18 liters
B
27 liters
C
36 liters
D
45 liters
Correct Answer:
B. 27 liters
Explanation:
Ratio 2:3:4, if 4x=12, then x=3. Capacities: 6, 9, 12. Total = 27 liters
