UCAT Abstract Reasoning 2

Question 1

In an abstract pattern, shapes in Set A always have a curved edge. Shapes in Set B always have only straight edges. A circle is shown as a test shape. Which set does it belong to?

Accepted Answer

Set A

Answer

A circle has only a curved edge, so it belongs to Set A which contains shapes with curved elements.

Question 2

A pattern matrix shows that the number of shapes in each box equals the row number multiplied by the column number. How many shapes are in the box at row 3, column 4?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

Row 3 × column 4 = 12 shapes.

Question 3

A figure rotates 60° counter-clockwise with each step. Starting at 0° (pointing right), after 6 steps what is the total rotation?

Accepted Answer

360°

Answer

6 steps × 60° per step = 360°, meaning the figure has returned exactly to its original orientation.

Question 4

In Set A, large shapes always contain a small version of the same shape inside. In Set B, large shapes always contain a different shape inside. A large circle containing a small circle belongs to which set?

Accepted Answer

Set A

Answer

The large circle contains a small circle (same shape inside), which is the defining rule of Set A.

Question 5

A sequence of figures shows: 1 shape, 4 shapes, 9 shapes, 16 shapes. How many shapes appear in the 5th figure?

Accepted Answer

25

Answer

The number of shapes follows the pattern n² (perfect squares): 1, 4, 9, 16, 25.

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UCAT Abstract Reasoning 2