Mettl Problem-Solving & Logical Reasoning 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: If all managers are leaders, and some leaders are visionaries, which conclusion is definitely true?
- All managers are visionaries
- Some managers are visionaries
- No managers are visionaries
- All managers are leaders (Correct answer)
Correct answer: All managers are leaders
The only guaranteed conclusion from the given premises is that all managers are leaders.
Question 2: A store offers a 20% discount on a $150 item, then adds 10% sales tax. What is the final price?
- $132.00 (Correct answer)
- $135.00
- $132.40
- $138.00
Correct answer: $132.00
20% off $150 = $120, then 10% tax on $120 = $132.00.
Question 3: In a sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, __, what is the missing number?
- 36
- 42
- 48 (Correct answer)
- 60
Correct answer: 48
Each term doubles the previous one: 24 × 2 = 48.
Question 4: Four friends — A, B, C, D — sit in a row. A is not next to B. C is between A and D. Who can be at one end?
- B or A (Correct answer)
- C or D
- Only B
- Only A
Correct answer: B or A
With C between A and D, the arrangement A-C-D or D-C-A places B at either end or next to A; B or A can occupy an end.
Question 5: Which word completes the analogy? Architect : Blueprint :: Composer : __
- Orchestra
- Score (Correct answer)
- Instrument
- Concert
Correct answer: Score
An architect creates a blueprint; a composer creates a score.
Question 6: A project is 40% complete after 10 days. At the same rate, how many more days are needed to finish?
- 10
- 15 (Correct answer)
- 20
- 25
Correct answer: 15
40% takes 10 days, so 100% takes 25 days; 15 more days are needed.
Question 7: Statement: 'No cats are dogs. Rex is a dog.' Conclusion: 'Rex is not a cat.' Is the conclusion valid?
- Yes, it is valid (Correct answer)
- No, it contradicts the statement
- Only if Rex is a pet
- Cannot be determined
Correct answer: Yes, it is valid
Since no cats are dogs and Rex is a dog, Rex cannot be a cat — the conclusion is valid.
Mettl Problem-Solving & Logical Reasoning 2
If all managers are leaders, and some leaders are visionaries, which conclusion is definitely true?