2, 6, 18, 54, ?, 486. What is the missing number?

The correct answer is A: 162. Each number is multiplied by 3. 54×3 = 162.

In a row of 7 people, A is taller than B. C is shorter than D. E is taller than F. If A B, which of the following must be true?

The correct answer is C: C > F. From given: A B, and B B and B A. Also F > B F is not necessarily true. Testing: A B, so F could be > C. But C > F follows from chain: B B means we need to verify. Actually, A < C (given) and if we chain i

All novels are literary works. Some literary works are award-winning. No award-winning work is forgotten. Can we conclude some novels are not forgotten?

The correct answer is B: No, we cannot. While some literary works are award-winning and no award-winning work is forgotten, we cannot confirm that the novels which are literary works are among those award-winning works.

Complete the series: A2Z, B4Y, C6X, D8W, ?

The correct answer is A: E10V. Pattern: Letters progress forward and backward (A→E, Z→V). Numbers: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 (even numbers). Next: E10V.

Squares in a 3×3 grid?

The correct answer is B: 14. This question asks you to count all possible squares of different sizes that can be formed in a 3×3 grid. Step 1: Count 1×1 squares In a 3×3 grid, the smallest squares are individual cells. $$1 \times 1 \text{ squares} = 3 \times 3 = 9$$ Step 2: Count 2×2 squares Larger squares formed by combining f

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Q.141 Easy Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

DOCTOR is to HOSPITAL as TEACHER is to:

A EDUCATION

B SCHOOL

C STUDENT

D SUBJECT

Correct Answer: B. SCHOOL

EXPLANATION

DOCTOR works in a HOSPITAL. TEACHER works in a SCHOOL. The relationship is profession-to-workplace.

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Q.142 Easy Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

In a puzzle, there are 7 people: A, B, C, D, E, F, G sitting in a row. E is 4th from left. C is 2nd from left. G is 5th from right. What is B's position from left if B is immediately right of C?

A 2nd

B 3rd

C 4th

D 5th

Correct Answer: B. 3rd

EXPLANATION

C is 2nd from left, B is immediately right of C, so B is 3rd from left.

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Q.143 Easy Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

OCEAN is to WATER as DESERT is to:

A SAND

B HOT

C CAMEL

D DRY

Correct Answer: A. SAND

EXPLANATION

OCEAN is made of/contains WATER. DESERT is made of/contains SAND. The relationship is composition.

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Q.144 Easy Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

Series: 4, 12, 36, 108, 324, ?, 2916. What is the missing number?

A 972

B 1008

C 900

D 1080

Correct Answer: A. 972

EXPLANATION

Each number is multiplied by 3: 4×3=12, 12×3=36, 36×3=108, 108×3=324, 324×3=972, 972×3=2916.

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Q.145 Easy Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

Find the odd one out: TRIANGLE, SQUARE, PENTAGON, HEXAGON, CIRCLE

A TRIANGLE

B SQUARE

C CIRCLE

D HEXAGON

Correct Answer: C. CIRCLE

EXPLANATION

Triangle, Square, Pentagon, and Hexagon are all polygons (have straight sides and vertices). Circle is the only curved shape without straight sides.

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Q.146 Easy Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

LAMP is to LIGHT as THERMOMETER is to:

A HEAT

B TEMPERATURE

C MEASURE

D SCIENCE

Correct Answer: B. TEMPERATURE

EXPLANATION

LAMP produces LIGHT. THERMOMETER measures TEMPERATURE. Relationship is object-to-purpose.

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Q.147 Easy Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

In a row of 12 students, P is 8th from the left. What is P's position from the right?

A 4th

B 5th

C 6th

D 7th

Correct Answer: B. 5th

EXPLANATION

If P is 8th from left in a row of 12, then from right: 12 - 8 + 1 = 5. P is 5th from the right.

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Q.148 Easy Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

BOOK is to READ as KEYBOARD is to:

A TYPE

B WRITE

C PRESS

D TOUCH

Correct Answer: A. TYPE

EXPLANATION

BOOK is the object used to READ. KEYBOARD is the object used to TYPE. The relationship is object-to-action.

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Q.149 Easy Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

A man walks 10km north, then 6km east, then 10km south. How far is he from the starting point?

A 6 km

B 10 km

C 16 km

D 26 km

Correct Answer: A. 6 km

EXPLANATION

Starting at origin (0,0). After 10km north: (0,10). After 6km east: (6,10). After 10km south: (6,0). Distance from origin = 6km.

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Q.150 Easy Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

If MATHEMATICS is coded as 78920687593, how is MATHS coded?

A 78920

B 78945

C 78925

D 78923

Correct Answer: C. 78925

EXPLANATION

M=7, A=8, T=9, H=2, E=0, M=7, A=8, T=9, I=6, C=5, S=3. For MATHS: M=7, A=8, T=9, H=2, S=3, giving 78923.

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