SCAT Logical Reasoning Puzzles 2

Question 1

A sequence reads: 2, 6, 18, 54, ___. What number comes next?

Accepted Answer

162

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Some roses may fade quickly

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

I

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Alex

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Cube

Answer

A cube is a three-dimensional solid, while a triangle, circle, and square are all two-dimensional figures.

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