SCAT Logical Reasoning Puzzles 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A sequence reads: 2, 6, 18, 54, ___. What number comes next?
- 108
- 144
- 162 (Correct answer)
- 216
Correct answer: 162
Each term is multiplied by 3, so 54 × 3 = 162.
Question 2: All roses are flowers. Some flowers fade quickly. Which statement must be true?
- All roses fade quickly
- Some roses may fade quickly (Correct answer)
- No roses fade quickly
- Only roses are flowers
Correct answer: Some roses may fade quickly
Since only 'some' flowers fade quickly, roses may or may not be among them.
Question 3: In the letter sequence A, C, E, G, ___, which letter comes next?
- H
- I (Correct answer)
- J
- K
Correct answer: I
The sequence skips every other letter of the alphabet, so after G the next is I.
Question 4: Tom is taller than Sam, and Sam is taller than Alex. Who is the shortest?
- Tom
- Sam
- Alex (Correct answer)
- Cannot be determined
Correct answer: Alex
The order from tallest to shortest is Tom > Sam > Alex, making Alex the shortest.
Question 5: Which shape does NOT belong with the others: Triangle, Circle, Square, Cube?
- Triangle
- Circle
- Square
- Cube (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Cube
A cube is a three-dimensional solid, while a triangle, circle, and square are all two-dimensional figures.
Question 6: If January comes before March, and March comes before July, which statement is definitely true?
- July comes before January
- March comes after July
- January comes before July (Correct answer)
- July comes before March
Correct answer: January comes before July
By the transitive property, if January < March and March < July, then January < July.
Question 7: A bag contains 5 red balls and 3 blue balls. If you pick one ball without looking, which color are you more likely to pick?
- Blue
- Red (Correct answer)
- Equal chance for both
- Cannot be determined
Correct answer: Red
There are 5 red versus 3 blue balls, so red has a higher probability (5/8 vs. 3/8).
SCAT Logical Reasoning Puzzles 2
A sequence reads: 2, 6, 18, 54, ___.
What number comes next?