In a series: 121, 144, 169, 196, 225, ?, what is the next number?
These are perfect squares: 11², 12², 13², 14², 15², 16², 17². Next is 17² = 289
In a series: 5, 11, 19, 29, 41, ?, what is the next number?
Differences are: 6, 8, 10, 12, and next difference is 14. So 41 + 14 = 55
Five people sit in a row: P, Q, R, S, T. Q is to the right of P. S is to the left of R. T is at the rightmost end. R is immediately to the right of Q. What is the correct arrangement?
A
P Q R S T
B
P Q R T S
C
S P Q R T
D
P S Q R T
Correct Answer:
C. S P Q R T
From constraints: R is immediately right of Q, T is rightmost, S is left of R. So: S-P-Q-R-T satisfies all conditions
If MOTHER is coded as NPUIFS, what is the code for FATHER?
A
GBUFIS
B
GBSGFR
C
FBUHMR
D
GBUHFS
Correct Answer:
A. GBUFIS
Each letter is shifted by 1 position forward in alphabet. F→G, A→B, T→U, H→I, E→F, R→S
In a series: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, ?, what is the pattern?
Perfect squares: 1², 2², 3², 4², 5², 6², 7² = 49
Four friends A, B, C, D sit in a line. A is to the left of B. C is to the right of B. D is to the left of A. What is the correct order?
A
DABC
B
ABCD
C
DCAB
D
ADBC
D is left of A, A is left of B, C is right of B. So order is D-A-B-C
In a series: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?, what is the next term?
Pattern: n² + 1: 1²+1=2, 2²+1=5, 3²+1=10, 4²+1=17, 5²+1=26, 6²+1=37
Analogy: Pen is to Writing as Knife is to?
A
Sharp
B
Cutting
C
Metal
D
Handle
Correct Answer:
B. Cutting
Pen is a tool used for Writing. Knife is a tool used for Cutting. The relationship is Tool to Action.
If some poets are writers and all writers are artists, which conclusion is definitely true?
A
Some poets are artists
B
All poets are artists
C
Some writers are not poets
D
No poets are artists
Correct Answer:
A. Some poets are artists
Some poets are writers, and all writers are artists. Therefore, at least some poets must be artists (through the writer category).
In a circular seating arrangement of 8 people, if Ram is 2 seats to the left of Shyam, then how many seats is Ram to the right of Shyam?
In circular arrangement, if left distance is 2, right distance = Total - left distance = 8 - 2 = 6
