Ramsay Test Logical Thinking & Problem Solving 2

Question 1

In the series 3, 6, 12, 24, ?, what number comes next?

Accepted Answer

48

Answer

Each term doubles the previous one, so 24 × 2 = 48.

Question 2

All wrenches in a toolbox are metric. The tool you grabbed is not metric. What can you conclude?

Accepted Answer

It is not from that toolbox

Answer

Since every wrench in the box is metric, a non-metric tool cannot have come from that box.

Question 3

If gear A turns clockwise and meshes directly with gear B, which way does gear B turn?

Accepted Answer

Counterclockwise

Answer

Two directly meshed gears always rotate in opposite directions.

Question 4

Which number does not belong in the group: 2, 3, 5, 9, 11?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

9 is the only composite number; the rest are prime.

Question 5

A machine fails only when both sensor X and sensor Y trip. X tripped but the machine runs. What is true?

Accepted Answer

Y did not trip

Answer

Failure needs both sensors; since the machine runs, Y must not have tripped.

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