Basic Ability Test Basic Ability (Cognitive) 3

Question 1

A rectangle has a perimeter of 48 cm. If its length is twice its width, what is the area of the rectangle?

Accepted Answer

128 cm²

Answer

With l = 2w and 2(l+w) = 48, solving gives w = 8 cm and l = 16 cm, so area = 8 × 16 = 128 cm².

Question 2

Which figure completes the pattern: if △ → ▲ → △△ → ▲▲, then ○ → ● → ○○ → ___?

Accepted Answer

●●

Answer

The pattern alternates between outlined and filled shapes while doubling count, so ○○ is followed by ●●.

Question 3

A store marks up its wholesale prices by 40%. If an item sells for $84, what was the wholesale price?

Accepted Answer

$60.00

Answer

Wholesale price × 1.40 = $84, so wholesale price = $84 ÷ 1.40 = $60.00.

Question 4

Which of the following words is most opposite in meaning to LETHARGIC?

Accepted Answer

Energetic

Answer

Lethargic means sluggish and lacking energy, so its opposite is energetic.

Question 5

Tom is taller than Sam. Sam is taller than John. Who is the shortest?

Accepted Answer

John

Answer

Since Tom > Sam > John in height, John is the shortest.

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