AFCAT Reasoning & Logical Thinking 3

Question 1

Which number should replace '?' in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

Accepted Answer

42

Answer

The pattern is n(n+1): 1×2, 2×3, 3×4, 4×5, 5×6, so next is 6×7 = 42.

Question 2

Statement: All pilots are trained. Some trainees are disciplined. Conclusion I: Some pilots are disciplined. Conclusion II: All trainees are pilots. Which is valid?

Accepted Answer

Neither follows

Answer

Neither follows: the link between trainees and discipline doesn't extend to pilots, and reversing 'all pilots are trained' is invalid.

Question 3

A man walks 5 km North, then turns East and walks 12 km. How far is he from the starting point?

Accepted Answer

13 km

Answer

Using the Pythagorean theorem: √(5² + 12²) = √169 = 13 km.

Question 4

If the day before yesterday was Thursday, what day will it be the day after tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

Monday

Answer

Day before yesterday = Thursday means today = Saturday; day after tomorrow = Monday.

Question 5

Which Venn diagram best represents: Mammals, Whales, Marine Animals?

Accepted Answer

Whales inside the intersection of Mammals and Marine Animals

Answer

Whales are simultaneously mammals and marine animals, so the Whales circle lies inside the overlap of the other two.

(AFCAT) Air Force Common Admission Test Practice Test

(AFCAT) Air Force Common Admission Test Practice Test

AFCAT Reasoning & Logical Thinking 3