IPAT Abstract and Logical Reasoning

Question 1

What comes next in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___?

Accepted Answer

32

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Seán wears a uniform

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Circle

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

24

Answer

The sequence doubles each time: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48.

Question 5

If SHIP is coded as VKLS, how is BOAT coded?

Accepted Answer

ERDW

Answer

Each letter is shifted 3 places forward: B→E, O→R, A→D, T→W. BOAT = ERDW.

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