Abstract and Logical Reasoning Flashcards

What number comes next: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ___?

Answer: 13

This is the Fibonacci sequence. Each number is the sum of the two before it: 5+8=13.

If RED = 27 (R=18, E=5, D=4 in A1Z26), what does CAB equal?

Answer: 6

C=3, A=1, B=2. Total = 3+1+2 = 6.

Which is the logical next step: investigate, collect evidence, interview witnesses, ___?

Answer: Present findings

In a standard investigation sequence, after investigating, collecting evidence, and interviewing witnesses, the next step is to compile and present findings.

Five suspects are ranked by height: A>B>C>D>E. Who is the third tallest?

Answer: C

The order from tallest is A, B, C, D, E. The third tallest is C.

If the sequence is: ○△□○△□○△___, what comes next?

Answer: □

The pattern repeats in groups of three: circle, triangle, square. After circle and triangle comes square (□).

A Garda can process 12 statements in 3 hours. Working at the same rate, how many can be processed in 7.5 hours?

Answer: 30

Rate = 12/3 = 4 per hour. In 7.5 hours = 4 × 7.5 = 30 statements.