IPAT Abstract and Logical Reasoning 2

Question 1

Which number is the odd one out: 4, 9, 16, 21, 25?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

4=2², 9=3², 16=4², 25=5² are all perfect squares. 21 is not a perfect square.

Question 2

If today is Wednesday and a suspect must appear in court in 10 days, what day is the court appearance?

Accepted Answer

Saturday

Answer

Wednesday + 10 days: Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat = Saturday.

Question 3

Complete the pattern: A1, B2, C3, D4, ___

Accepted Answer

E5

Answer

The pattern progresses alphabetically (A, B, C, D, E) with incrementing numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Next is E5.

Question 4

All detectives are Gardaí. Some Gardaí drive patrol cars. Which conclusion is definitely true?

Accepted Answer

Some Gardaí are detectives

Answer

Since all detectives are Gardaí, detectives are a subset of Gardaí. Therefore 'some Gardaí are detectives' is always true.

Question 5

What is the next shape in a sequence of: circle, triangle, circle, square, circle, pentagon, circle, ___?

Accepted Answer

Hexagon

Answer

After each circle, a polygon with one more side appears: triangle (3), square (4), pentagon (5), hexagon (6).

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