Mensa Mensa IQ Spatial and Abstract Reasoning Questions and Answers 5

Question 1

If you unfold a cube into a cross-shaped net, how many total squares does the net contain?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

A cube has 6 faces, so any valid net consists of exactly 6 squares.

Question 2

In a matrix: Row 1 = [2, 4, 8], Row 2 = [3, 9, 27], Row 3 = [4, 16, ?]. What is the missing value?

Accepted Answer

64

Answer

Each row follows the pattern n, n², n³, so Row 3 gives 4, 16, 64.

Question 3

A shape has rotational symmetry of order 6. Through how many degrees must it be rotated for the first match with its original position?

Accepted Answer

60°

Answer

Order-6 rotational symmetry means the shape matches itself every 360°/6 = 60°.

Question 4

Which word does NOT belong with the others: Cylinder, Sphere, Cone, Hexagon, Cube?

Accepted Answer

Hexagon

Answer

A hexagon is a 2D polygon, while all others are 3D solid shapes.

Question 5

A sequence of arrows points: Up, Right, Down, Left, Up, Right, Down, Left, Up, ?

Accepted Answer

Right

Answer

The cycle (Up, Right, Down, Left) repeats every 4 terms; the 10th term is Right.

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