(Note: The geometric figure required to solve this visual reasoning question is 16 are the most common answers for standard triangle-counting puzzles of this type).
67. Which word doesn’t belong with the others?
(A) Parsley
(B) Basil
(C) Dill
(D) Mayonnaise
Answer:
(D) Mayonnaise
Explanation:
Parsley, basil, and dill are all naturally grown green herbs used for seasoning. Mayonnaise is a processed, manufactured condiment made of oil, egg yolks, and vinegar.
68. Identify the next term of the series:DMP, FLN, HKL, JJJ, ____________
(A) LIH (B) MII (C) III (D) MIF
Answer:
(A) LIH
Explanation:
The series consists of three separate letter progressions: 1st letters: D(+2)->F(+2)->H(+2)->J(+2)->L 2nd letters: M(-1)->L(-1)->K(-1)->J(-1)->I 3rd letters: P(-2)->N(-2)->L(-2)->J(-2) Combining them yields LIH.
69. Find the next term in the series:4, 6, 10, 14, 22, 26, 34, 38, 46, _________
(A) 62
(B) 58
(C) 26
(D) 42
Answer:
(B) 58
Explanation:
The series is formed by taking the sequence of prime numbers (2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23) and multiplying each by 2. The next prime number after 23 is 29. Therefore, 29 * 2 = 58.
70. Look at this series: 8, 6, 9, 23, 87, … What number should come next?
71. Look at this series: 5.2, 4.8, 4.4, 4.0, ______ What number should come next?
(A) 3 (B) 3.3 (C) 3.5 (D) 3.6
Answer:
(D) 3.6
Explanation:
This is a simple subtraction series where each number decreases by 0.4. (5.2 – 0.4 = 4.8); (4.8 – 0.4 = 4.4); (4.4 – 0.4 = 4.0); (4.0 – 0.4 = 3.6).
72. The following equation becomes mathematically correct when you interchange either the sign or the numbers as indicated in the question. Find the correct alternative:Given equation: (16 – 4) x 6 / 2 + 8 = 30
(A) 4 and 2 (B) + and – (C) 16 and 6 (D) – and +
Answer:
(A) 4 and 2
Explanation:
73. Kabir is ranked 48th from the bottom and 1st from the top among those who passed an exam. Seven boys did not participate in the exam and twelve failed in it. How many boys were there in the class?
(A) 60
(B) 57
(C) 67
(D) 55
Answer:
(C) 67
Explanation:
First, find the total number of students who passed. If Kabir is 1st from top and 48th from bottom, the total passed = $(48 + 1) – 1 = 48$. Add those who did not participate (7) and those who failed (12). Total boys = $48 + 7 + 12 = 67$.
74. A is three times as old as B. C was twice as old as A four years ago. In four years time, A will be 31 years. What are the present ages of B and C?
(A) 10 years, 50 years
(B) 9 years, 50 years
(C) 11 years, 50 years
(D) 12 years, 50 years
Answer:
(B) 9 years, 50 years
Explanation:
If A is 31 in four years, A’s current age is 27. Since A is three times B’s age, B is 9 ). Four years ago, A was 23. C was twice as old as A then, so four years ago C was 46 (). Adding four years to find C’s present age gives . Therefore, B is 9 and C is 50.
75. M is the son of P. Q is the granddaughter of O, who is the husband of P. How is M related to O?
(A) Son
(B) Grandson
(C) Father
(D) Uncle
Answer:
(A) Son
Explanation:
O is the husband of P. Therefore, O and P are a married couple. If M is the son of P, then M must also be the son of O.
