Epic Skills Assessment Epic Skills Assessment: Cognitive Assessment 3

Question 1

Read the argument: 'All successful students study daily. Maria is successful. Therefore, Maria studies daily.' What type of reasoning is this?

Accepted Answer

Deductive reasoning

Answer

This is deductive reasoning — a specific conclusion is drawn logically from general premises.

Question 2

What is 15% of 240?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

15% of 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36.

Question 3

A series reads: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ___. What comes next?

Accepted Answer

37

Answer

Differences are 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 — odd numbers increasing by 2; 26+11=37.

Question 4

Which pair of words has the most similar relationship to 'author : novel'?

Accepted Answer

sculptor : statue

Answer

An author creates a novel, just as a sculptor creates a statue — both relationships are creator to created work.

Question 5

A store marks up goods by 40% then offers a 20% sale discount. What is the net percentage change from the original price?

Accepted Answer

12% increase

Answer

1.40 × 0.80 = 1.12, which represents a 12% net increase over the original price.

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