FAST Cognitive Skills 3

Question 1

Which number completes the matrix: 2, 4, 8; 3, 9, 27; 4, 16, ___?

Accepted Answer

64

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

80 cm²

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Kate

Answer

The chain Sam > Tom > Kate places Kate as the youngest.

Question 4

What comes next in the letter series: A, C, F, J, O, ___?

Accepted Answer

U

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

$4.25

Answer

(4 × $0.50) + (3 × $0.75) = $2.00 + $2.25 = $4.25.

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