Revelian Test Cognitive Ability 4

Question 1

A car depreciates 15% per year. If it is worth $20,000 now, what is it worth after 2 years?

Accepted Answer

$14,450

Answer

After year 1: $20,000 × 0.85 = $17,000; after year 2: $17,000 × 0.85 = $14,450.

Question 2

Which number is the odd one out: 4, 9, 16, 25, 35, 49?

Accepted Answer

35

Answer

All others are perfect squares (2², 3², 4², 5², 7²); 35 is not a perfect square.

Question 3

If today is Wednesday and an event is in 17 days, on what day does the event fall?

Accepted Answer

Saturday

Answer

17 days from Wednesday: 17 mod 7 = 3, so Wednesday + 3 = Saturday.

Question 4

A tank is 1/4 full. After adding 30 liters it is 3/4 full. What is the total capacity of the tank?

Accepted Answer

60 liters

Answer

3/4 − 1/4 = 1/2 of the tank = 30 liters, so full capacity = 60 liters.

Question 5

Choose the word most similar in meaning to CONCISE:

Accepted Answer

Brief

Answer

Concise means expressing much in few words, which is synonymous with brief.

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