OLSAT 6th & 7th Grade Flashcards

If all roses are flowers and some flowers fade quickly, which conclusion must be true?

Answer: Some roses might fade quickly

Since only some flowers fade quickly, roses may or may not be among them.

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

Answer: 162

Each term is multiplied by 3, so 54 × 3 = 162.

Architect is to blueprint as chef is to ___.

Answer: Recipe

An architect uses a blueprint to guide construction, just as a chef uses a recipe to guide cooking.

Which word best completes the analogy: Symphony is to orchestra as novel is to ___?

Answer: Author

An orchestra creates a symphony, and an author creates a novel.

A store buys an item for $40 and sells it for $60. What is the percent markup?

Answer: 50%

Markup = ($60 − $40) / $40 = $20 / $40 = 50%.

Which figure completes the matrix if a large white circle → large gray circle → large black circle pattern applies?

Answer: Large gray circle

The pattern darkens circles in sequence; the next step after gray is black, keeping the same large circle.