Basic Ability Test Basic Ability (Cognitive) 4

Question 1

If you rearrange the letters in SILENT, you can form which other common English words?

Accepted Answer

Both LISTEN and ENLIST

Answer

The letters S, I, L, E, N, T can spell both LISTEN and ENLIST, so both are correct.

Question 2

A water tank is 1/3 full. After adding 120 gallons, it is 3/4 full. What is the total capacity of the tank?

Accepted Answer

288 gallons

Answer

The difference 3/4 − 1/3 = 5/12 equals 120 gallons, so full capacity = 120 ÷ (5/12) = 288 gallons.

Question 3

Which polygon has exactly 5 sides?

Accepted Answer

Pentagon

Answer

A pentagon has exactly 5 sides; hexagons have 6, octagons have 8, and quadrilaterals have 4.

Question 4

Choose the word that does NOT belong: Violin, Cello, Trumpet, Harp, Guitar.

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

Answer

A trumpet is a brass wind instrument, while violin, cello, harp, and guitar are all string instruments.

Question 5

If a car depreciates in value by 20% per year and is currently worth $25,000, what will it be worth after 2 years?

Accepted Answer

$16,000

Answer

After year 1: $25,000 × 0.80 = $20,000; after year 2: $20,000 × 0.80 = $16,000.

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