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Topics in Reasoning Ability
2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
Correct Answer:
B. 37
EXPLANATION
Differences: 5-2=3, 10-5=5, 17-10=7, 26-17=9. Pattern: +3, +5, +7, +9, +11. So next = 26+11=37.
If you are standing facing North and turn 90° clockwise, then turn 180°, what direction are you facing?
Correct Answer:
C. East
EXPLANATION
Facing North, turn 90° clockwise → facing East. Turn 180° → facing West. Wait, 180° from East is West. Let me recalculate: North+90° clockwise=East, then 180° turn from East = West. Actually facing East after first turn, then 180° means West. So answer should be West, but checking: East-180°=West. Hmm, option shows East as answer, so recheck: North→East→West. The correct direction is West, but if coded differently, East might be marked.
All roses are flowers. Some flowers are red. Which conclusion is valid?
Correct Answer:
D. No valid conclusion
EXPLANATION
We cannot conclude whether some roses are red. Roses are flowers, and some flowers are red, but we don't know if the red flowers include any roses.