NCAE General Scholastic Aptitude 2

Question 1

Which word is most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'DILIGENT'?

Accepted Answer

Lazy

Answer

Diligent means hardworking and persistent, so its antonym is lazy.

Question 2

If a train travels 240 km in 3 hours, how long will it take to travel 400 km at the same speed?

Accepted Answer

5 hours

Answer

Speed = 240/3 = 80 km/h; time = 400/80 = 5 hours.

Question 3

What comes next in the series: 2, 6, 18, 54, ___?

Accepted Answer

162

Answer

Each term is multiplied by 3: 54 × 3 = 162.

Question 4

Choose the word that best completes the analogy: FINGER : HAND :: TOE : ___

Accepted Answer

Foot

Answer

A finger is a part of the hand, just as a toe is a part of the foot.

Question 5

A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a perimeter of 40 cm. What is its width?

Accepted Answer

8 cm

Answer

Perimeter = 2(l + w), so 40 = 2(12 + w), giving w = 8 cm.

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