NBT Logical Reasoning & Problem Solving

Question 1

If all roses are flowers and some flowers fade quickly, can we conclude that some roses fade quickly?

Accepted Answer

No, we cannot directly conclude that.

Answer

Yes, we can conclude that some roses fade quickly.

Answer

Only if we have more data.

Answer

The statement is too ambiguous.

Question 2

What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?

Accepted Answer

30.

Answer

32.

Answer

28.

Answer

25.

Question 3

What is the logical conclusion of this syllogism? All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human.

Accepted Answer

Socrates is mortal.

Answer

Socrates is immortal.

Answer

Socrates is not a human.

Answer

Socrates is both mortal and immortal.

Question 4

Which of the following conclusions is valid based on the statement: All cats are mammals, and all mammals have fur?

Accepted Answer

All cats have fur.

Answer

All cats are mammals.

Answer

All mammals are cats.

Answer

Some cats do not have fur.

Question 5

What is the next number in the sequence: 1, 4, 9, 16, ?

Accepted Answer

25.

Answer

20.

Answer

30.

Answer

24.

Question 6

What is the logical conclusion from the statement: If it rains, the ground will be wet.

Accepted Answer

It is raining, and the ground is wet.

Answer

It is not raining.

Answer

The ground will not be wet.

Answer

The ground is wet for another reason.

Question 7

If the sequence follows the rule 2, 6, 12, 20, what is the next term?

Accepted Answer

30.

Answer

35.

Answer

25.

Answer

40.

Question 8

Which of the following represents the correct order of operations?

Accepted Answer

PEMDAS.

Answer

BODMAS.

Answer

LIFO.

Answer

FIFO.

Question 9

What is the probability of rolling a 3 on a fair six-sided die?

Accepted Answer

1/6.

Answer

1/2.

Answer

1/3.

Answer

1/4.