Mettl Problem-Solving & Logical Reasoning 5

Question 1

A bag has 4 red and 6 blue balls. What is the probability of drawing 2 red balls in a row without replacement?

Accepted Answer

2/15

Answer

P = (4/10) × (3/9) = 12/90 = 2/15.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes deductive reasoning?

Accepted Answer

Applying general rules to reach specific conclusions

Answer

Deductive reasoning moves from general premises to specific, logically necessary conclusions.

Question 3

A sequence of letters: A, C, F, J, O, __. What comes next?

Accepted Answer

U

Answer

Gaps increase by 1: +2, +3, +4, +5, +6; O is the 15th letter, so O+6 = U (21st).

Question 4

If 6 is to 36 as 7 is to __?

Accepted Answer

49

Answer

6² = 36, so 7² = 49.

Question 5

A manager must assign tasks 1–4 to employees A, B, C, D with one task each. B cannot do task 2 or 3. A must do task 1. How many valid assignments remain?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

A=task 1, B can only take task 4, leaving C and D for tasks 2 and 3 — 2 valid arrangements.

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Mettl Problem-Solving & Logical Reasoning 5