IPAT Abstract and Logical Reasoning 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What comes next in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___?
- 32 (Correct answer)
- 24
- 20
- 28
Correct answer: 32
Each term is doubled: 2×2=4, 4×2=8, 8×2=16, 16×2=32.
Question 2: If all Gardaí wear uniforms, and Seán is a Garda, what can we conclude?
- Seán wears a uniform (Correct answer)
- Seán does not wear a uniform
- Not all Gardaí wear uniforms
- Seán may or may not wear a uniform
Correct answer: Seán wears a uniform
This is a syllogism: All Gardaí wear uniforms (major premise) + Seán is a Garda (minor premise) = Seán wears a uniform (conclusion).
Question 3: Which shape is the odd one out: triangle, square, pentagon, circle?
- Circle (Correct answer)
- Triangle
- Square
- Pentagon
Correct answer: Circle
Triangle, square, and pentagon are all polygons with straight sides. A circle has no straight sides or corners.
Question 4: What is the missing number: 3, 6, 12, ___, 48?
- 24 (Correct answer)
- 18
- 20
- 30
Correct answer: 24
The sequence doubles each time: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48.
Question 5: If SHIP is coded as VKLS, how is BOAT coded?
- ERDW (Correct answer)
- ERCW
- ERDV
- FRDW
Correct answer: ERDW
Each letter is shifted 3 places forward: B→E, O→R, A→D, T→W. BOAT = ERDW.
Question 6: Three boxes weigh 5kg, 8kg, and 11kg. If a fourth box makes the average weight 9kg, what does the fourth box weigh?
- 12kg (Correct answer)
- 10kg
- 14kg
- 11kg
Correct answer: 12kg
Total weight needed = 9 × 4 = 36 kg. Current total = 5+8+11 = 24 kg. Fourth box = 36 − 24 = 12 kg.
IPAT Abstract and Logical Reasoning 1
What comes next in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___?