PeopleAnswers Cognitive Ability 4

Question 1

If CODE is written as DPEF, what does MPTU stand for in the same code?

Accepted Answer

LOST

Answer

Each letter is shifted one position forward in the alphabet (L→M, O→P, S→T, U→V becomes M→L, P→O, T→S, V→U decoded), so MPTU decodes to LOST.

Question 2

A box contains 4 red balls 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 3

Which number continues the series: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ___?

Accepted Answer

37

Answer

The differences are 3, 5, 7, 9, 11—consecutive odd numbers—so 26 + 11 = 37.

Question 4

PAINTING is to CANVAS as SCULPTURE is to:

Accepted Answer

Marble

Answer

A painting is created on canvas; a sculpture is created from marble (or similar material).

Question 5

If Sarah is taller than Tom, and Tom is taller than Lisa, which statement must be true?

Accepted Answer

Lisa is shorter than Tom

Answer

Since Tom is taller than Lisa, Lisa must be shorter than Tom—this follows directly from the given information.

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