Analogy Numerical & Logical Analogies — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which number best completes the analogy? **2 is to 4 as 3 is to:**
- 6
- 9 (Correct answer)
- 12
- 15
Correct answer: 9
This analogy follows a pattern of squaring numbers. 2 squared is 4, and 3 squared is 9.
Question 2: Which number best completes the analogy? **100 is to 10 as 81 is to:**
- 8
- 9 (Correct answer)
- 11
- 12
Correct answer: 9
This analogy follows the square root relationship. The square root of 100 is 10, and the square root of 81 is 9.
Question 3: Which letter best completes the analogy? **A is to Z as 1 is to:**
- 10
- 20
- 26 (Correct answer)
- 30
Correct answer: 26
The analogy follows an alphabetical and numerical pattern where the first letter corresponds to the first number, and the last letter corresponds to the last number in a given range. If A is the first letter and Z is the last, then 1 should correspond to 26.
Question 4: Which number best completes the analogy? **8 is to 64 as 6 is to:**
- 36 (Correct answer)
- 24
- 48
- 72
Correct answer: 36
This analogy follows a cubing pattern. 8 cubed (8×8×8) equals 64, and 6 cubed (6×6×6) equals 36.
Question 5: Which number best completes the analogy? **7 is to 49 as 9 is to:**
- 63
- 72
- 81 (Correct answer)
- 90
Correct answer: 81
This analogy follows a multiplication pattern where the number is multiplied by itself. 7×7 = 49, and 9×9 = 81.
Question 6: Which number best completes the analogy? **4 is to 16 as 5 is to:**
- 20
- 25 (Correct answer)
- 30
- 35
Correct answer: 25
This analogy follows a pattern where the number is squared. 4 squared is 16, and 5 squared is 25.
Which number best completes the analogy? **2 is to 4 as 3 is to:**