Analytical Reasoning

Correct Answer ( B )

This sequence consists of consecutive vowels , the missing letter is I . Identifying patterns in alphabetical sequences is a fundamental skill in analytical reasoning .

Correct Answer ( C )

To calculate average speed, we need to find the total distance and total time. In the first 2 hours, the car travels 60 km/h * 2 h = 120 km , in the next 3 hours it travels 80 km/h * 3 h = 240 km. Total distance is 120 km + 240 km = 360 km , the total time is 2 h + 3 h = 5 h. Average speed = total distance / total time = 360 km / 5 h = 72 km/h

Correct Answer ( B )

This problem involves substituting mathematical symbols into an equation. Following the given code the equation becomes 10 x 2 + 5 — 3 . Using the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), we have 20 + 5 — 3 = 22. Therefore the answer is 22. This requires both understanding mathematical operations and applying symbol substitution .

Correct Answer ( A )

This statement is TRUE and correctly reflects the relationship between squares and rectangles . A square is a special type of rectangle (a rectangle with equal sides), but not all rectangles are squares . The statement accurately represents this inclusive and exclusive relationship between geometric shapes .

Correct Answer ( B )

This is an analogy puzzle testing knowledge of habitats . Birds build nests to live in , rabbits live in burrows , thus the complete analogy is: Bird : nest : Rabbit : burrow . Analogy puzzles assess the ability to identify relationships between concepts .

Correct Answer ( A )

Rotating a clock 180 degrees reverses the position of hands . If the clock currently shows 3:15, rotating it 180 degrees will make the hour hand point towards 9 and the minute hand point towards 45 minutes past the hour . This requires both analog clock representation and spatial reasoning .

Correct Answer ( D )

This is an odd word puzzle – apple, banana and orange are fruits – carrot is a vegetable – thus the word is the word that does not belong – these puzzles focus on categorization skills and the ability to identify similarities and differences between items .

Correct Answer ( B )

This is a letter substitution cipher observing ‘CAT’ becomes ‘BDZ’. Each letter changes one position in the alphabet . Following the pattern , ‘D’ becomes ‘C’, ‘O’ becomes ‘N’ and ‘G’ becomes ‘F’ . Thus ‘DOG’ is written as ‘CNF’ . Understanding and applying substitution patterns is crucial for cracking simple ciphers .

Correct Answer ( C )

This question tests understanding of logical sets and deductions using Venn diagrams . If all A are within the set B and some of B are also within set C , it is possible that some A are also within set C but not guaranteed , however , it is ALWAYS true that SOME B are A . Since all A are contained within the B set, it necessarily follows that B must contain some members of A . This demonstrates the application of set theory to analytical reasoning .

Correct Answer ( B )

This is a classic word puzzle designed to test attention to detail. The phrase ‘All but 9 Die’ means that 9 sheep survived; the question plays on phrasing to trick the reader Therefore, there are 9 sheep left . This highlights the importance of careful reading and understanding the nuances of language in problem solving .