FAST Cognitive Skills 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which number completes the matrix: 2, 4, 8; 3, 9, 27; 4, 16, ___?
- 32
- 48
- 64 (Correct answer)
- 128
Correct answer: 64
Each row follows the pattern n, n², n³, so 4³ = 64.
Question 2: If a rectangle has a perimeter of 36 cm and a length of 10 cm, what is its area?
- 80 cm² (Correct answer)
- 90 cm²
- 100 cm²
- 110 cm²
Correct answer: 80 cm²
Width = (36 − 20) ÷ 2 = 8 cm; Area = 10 × 8 = 80 cm².
Question 3: Sam is older than Tom. Tom is older than Kate. Who is the youngest?
- Sam
- Tom
- Kate (Correct answer)
- Cannot be determined
Correct answer: Kate
The chain Sam > Tom > Kate places Kate as the youngest.
Question 4: What comes next in the letter series: A, C, F, J, O, ___?
- T
- U (Correct answer)
- V
- W
Correct answer: U
The gaps between letters increase by 1: +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, so O + 6 = U.
Question 5: A store sells apples for $0.50 each and oranges for $0.75 each. If Lisa buys 4 apples and 3 oranges, how much does she spend?
- $3.75
- $4.00
- $4.25 (Correct answer)
- $4.50
Correct answer: $4.25
(4 × $0.50) + (3 × $0.75) = $2.00 + $2.25 = $4.25.
Question 6: Which figure is the mirror image of a 'b'?
- d
- p (Correct answer)
- q
- g
Correct answer: p
The mirror image of 'b' flipped horizontally is 'd'.
Question 7: If today is Wednesday, what day will it be 100 days from now?
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Friday (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Friday
100 ÷ 7 = 14 remainder 2, so 2 days after Wednesday = Friday.
FAST Cognitive Skills 3
Which number completes the matrix: 2, 4, 8; 3, 9, 27; 4, 16, ___?