CAST Reasoning 3

Question 1

Find the next term: 3, 9, 27, 81, ___.

Accepted Answer

243

Answer

Each term is multiplied by 3, so 81×3=243.

Question 2

Some valves are red. All red valves leak. What must be true?

Accepted Answer

Some valves leak

Answer

The red valves leak, so at least some valves leak.

Question 3

Mike finishes before Joe, and Joe finishes before Tom. Who finishes last?

Accepted Answer

Tom

Answer

Order is Mike, Joe, Tom, so Tom is last.

Question 4

A pulley system lets you lift a heavy load with less ___.

Accepted Answer

effort force

Answer

Pulleys reduce the effort force needed to lift a load.

Question 5

Which pair completes the analogy: Wrench is to bolt as key is to ___?

Accepted Answer

lock

Answer

A wrench operates a bolt as a key operates a lock.

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