Ramsay Test Logical Thinking & Problem Solving 4

Question 1

What is the missing number: 100, 90, 81, 73, ?

Accepted Answer

66

Answer

The differences shrink by one each step (10, 9, 8, 7), so 73 − 7 = 66.

Question 2

In a pulley system, pulling the rope 4 feet raises the load 1 foot. What mechanical advantage does this suggest?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

Pulling four times the distance the load rises indicates a mechanical advantage of 4.

Question 3

If no defective parts pass inspection, and a part passed inspection, the part is ___?

Accepted Answer

Not defective

Answer

Defective parts cannot pass, so a passed part is not defective.

Question 4

Which figure breaks the pattern: ○●○●○○?

Accepted Answer

Sixth

Answer

The alternating pattern should end with a filled circle, but the sixth is open, breaking it.

Question 5

A worker can sort 60 items in 15 minutes. At that rate, how many in one hour?

Accepted Answer

240

Answer

60 items per 15 minutes equals 240 items in 60 minutes.

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