TalentLens Core Abilities 3

Question 1

Which number best completes the series: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___?

Accepted Answer

48

Answer

Each number doubles the previous one: 3→6→12→24→48.

Question 2

A project requires 6 workers to finish in 10 days. How many days would it take 12 workers to complete the same project, assuming equal productivity?

Accepted Answer

5 days

Answer

Total work = 6 × 10 = 60 worker-days; with 12 workers, time = 60 ÷ 12 = 5 days.

Question 3

BENEVOLENT most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Well-meaning

Answer

Benevolent means well-meaning and kind, often referring to charitable goodwill toward others.

Question 4

If 5 pens cost $3.75, what is the cost of 8 pens?

Accepted Answer

$6.00

Answer

Each pen costs $3.75 ÷ 5 = $0.75; 8 pens cost 8 × $0.75 = $6.00.

Question 5

Which figure does NOT belong with the others? A group contains: equilateral triangle, isosceles triangle, right triangle, rectangle.

Accepted Answer

Rectangle

Answer

The rectangle is the only four-sided figure; all other shapes are triangles with three sides.

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