OLSAT OLSAT 6th & 7th Grade

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Some roses might fade quickly

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

162

Answer

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

Question 3

Architect is to blueprint as chef is to ___.

Accepted Answer

Recipe

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Author

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

50%

Answer

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

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