CogAT Quantitative Number Puzzles 2

Question 1

The scale shows 7 + 3 on the left side. The right side shows 6 + ?. What number balances the scale?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

7 + 3 = 10, and 6 + 4 = 10, so both sides equal 10.

Question 2

If a triangle equals 5 and a circle equals 2, what does triangle + circle + circle equal?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

5 + 2 + 2 = 9.

Question 3

Look at the pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8, ?. What number comes next?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

The numbers increase by 2 each time, so 8 + 2 = 10.

Question 4

A balance has 9 on the left and 4 + ? on the right. What number makes it balance?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

4 + 5 = 9, matching the left side.

Question 5

If a star equals 3, how much do four stars equal?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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