IPAT Abstract and Logical Reasoning 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What number comes next: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ___?
- 13 (Correct answer)
- 11
- 10
- 12
Correct answer: 13
This is the Fibonacci sequence. Each number is the sum of the two before it: 5+8=13.
Question 2: If RED = 27 (R=18, E=5, D=4 in A1Z26), what does CAB equal?
- 6 (Correct answer)
- 8
- 10
- 7
Correct answer: 6
C=3, A=1, B=2. Total = 3+1+2 = 6.
Question 3: Which is the logical next step: investigate, collect evidence, interview witnesses, ___?
- Present findings (Correct answer)
- Collect evidence again
- Close the case
- Arrest immediately
Correct answer: Present findings
In a standard investigation sequence, after investigating, collecting evidence, and interviewing witnesses, the next step is to compile and present findings.
Question 4: Five suspects are ranked by height: A>B>C>D>E. Who is the third tallest?
- C (Correct answer)
- B
- D
- A
Correct answer: C
The order from tallest is A, B, C, D, E. The third tallest is C.
Question 5: If the sequence is: ○△□○△□○△___, what comes next?
- □ (Correct answer)
- ○
- △
- ●
Correct answer: □
The pattern repeats in groups of three: circle, triangle, square. After circle and triangle comes square (□).
Question 6: A Garda can process 12 statements in 3 hours. Working at the same rate, how many can be processed in 7.5 hours?
- 30 (Correct answer)
- 24
- 28
- 36
Correct answer: 30
Rate = 12/3 = 4 per hour. In 7.5 hours = 4 × 7.5 = 30 statements.
IPAT Abstract and Logical Reasoning 3
What number comes next: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ___?