Revelian Test Cognitive Ability 2

Question 1

A train travels 120 miles in 2 hours, then 90 miles in the next 1.5 hours. What is the average speed for the entire journey?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

Total distance = 210 miles, total time = 3.5 hours; 210 ÷ 3.5 = 60 mph.

Question 2

Which word does NOT belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

Answer

Violin, cello, and viola are all string instruments; trumpet is a brass instrument.

Question 3

If all Bloops are Razzles, and all Razzles are Lazzles, which statement must be true?

Accepted Answer

All Bloops are Lazzles

Answer

If Bloops → Razzles → Lazzles, then by transitivity all Bloops must be Lazzles.

Question 4

What comes next in the sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ___?

Accepted Answer

96

Answer

Each term doubles the previous one; 48 × 2 = 96.

Question 5

A store marks up a $40 item by 25%, then offers a 20% discount. What is the final price?

Accepted Answer

$40.00

Answer

$40 × 1.25 = $50, then $50 × 0.80 = $40.00.

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