Crossover Aptitude Test Logical Reasoning 4

Question 1

Some doctors are researchers. All researchers publish papers. Which statement must be true?

Accepted Answer

Some doctors publish papers

Answer

The doctors who are researchers must publish papers, so at least some doctors publish papers.

Question 2

If you rearrange the letters 'SILENT', which word can you form?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

SILENT, TINSEL, LISTEN, and ENLIST are all anagrams of each other.

Question 3

A train travels 120 miles in 2 hours, then 180 miles in 3 hours. What is its average speed for the entire trip?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

Total distance = 300 miles, total time = 5 hours; average speed = 300/5 = 60 mph.

Question 4

Odd one out: 144, 169, 196, 216, 225

Accepted Answer

216

Answer

144=12², 169=13², 196=14², 225=15² are all perfect squares; 216=6³ is a perfect cube, not a perfect square.

Question 5

Statement: 'Only employees with badges can enter.' Tom entered the building. What can you conclude?

Accepted Answer

Tom has a badge

Answer

The rule states having a badge is a necessary condition for entry, so Tom must have a badge.

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