TalentLens Cognitive Ability & Aptitude 2

Question 1

A train travels 240 miles in 4 hours. At the same speed, how long will it take to travel 360 miles?

Accepted Answer

6 hours

Answer

Speed = 240/4 = 60 mph; time = 360/60 = 6 hours.

Question 2

Which word does NOT belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

Rose

Answer

Maple, Oak, and Elm are all trees, while Rose is a flower.

Question 3

If all Blips are Blops, and some Blops are Blings, which conclusion must be true?

Accepted Answer

Some Blips may be Blings

Answer

Since only some Blops are Blings, Blips (a subset of Blops) may or may not be Blings.

Question 4

Complete the number series: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___

Accepted Answer

48

Answer

Each term doubles the previous one; 24 × 2 = 48.

Question 5

A store marks up an item by 40% and then offers a 20% discount. What is the net change in price?

Accepted Answer

12% increase

Answer

1.40 × 0.80 = 1.12, meaning a net 12% increase over the original price.

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