Analyzing Arguments
Q. If 'CAT' is to '3120', then 'DOG' is to?
A.
4157
B.
4156
C.
4167
D.
4168
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Solution
The letters are converted to their positions in the alphabet: C(3) + A(1) + T(20) = 3120. Similarly, D(4) + O(15) + G(7) = 4157.
Correct Answer: A — 4157
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Q. If A is a doctor and B is a lawyer, which of the following can be inferred?
A.
A is not a lawyer.
B.
B is not a doctor.
C.
Both A and B are professionals.
D.
A and B are the same profession.
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Solution
Both A and B hold different professions, thus they are both professionals.
Correct Answer: C — Both A and B are professionals.
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Q. If A is taller than B and B is shorter than C, which of the following is true?
A.
A is shorter than C.
B.
C is taller than A.
C.
B is taller than A.
D.
C is taller than A.
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Solution
Since A is taller than B and B is shorter than C, it follows that C must be taller than A.
Correct Answer: D — C is taller than A.
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Q. If all cats are mammals and some mammals are not dogs, which of the following statements is true?
A.
All cats are dogs.
B.
Some cats are not dogs.
C.
All mammals are cats.
D.
Some dogs are cats.
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Solution
Since all cats are mammals and some mammals are not dogs, it follows that some cats cannot be dogs.
Correct Answer: B — Some cats are not dogs.
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Q. If all roses are flowers and some flowers fade quickly, which of the following is true?
A.
All roses fade quickly.
B.
Some roses fade quickly.
C.
No roses fade quickly.
D.
Some flowers are not roses.
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Solution
Since not all flowers are roses, it is possible that some flowers are not roses.
Correct Answer: D — Some flowers are not roses.
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Q. If the pattern is 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, what is the next number?
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Solution
The sequence is the Fibonacci sequence where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones: 5 + 8 = 13.
Correct Answer: D — 13
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Q. If the sequence is 2, 4, 8, 16, what is the next number?
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Solution
The sequence is doubling each time: 2*2=4, 4*2=8, 8*2=16, so the next number is 16*2=32.
Correct Answer: C — 32
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Q. In a certain code language, if 'FISH' is coded as 'GJTI', how is 'BIRD' coded?
A.
CJSF
B.
CJSI
C.
CJTJ
D.
CJSK
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Solution
Each letter in 'FISH' is shifted by +1 to get 'GJTI'. Similarly, 'BIRD' becomes 'CJSF'.
Correct Answer: A — CJSF
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Q. In a family of six members A, B, C, D, E, and F, A is the father of B. C is the mother of B. D is the brother of B. E is the sister of B. F is the grandfather of B. How is D related to F?
A.
Grandson
B.
Granddaughter
C.
Son
D.
Daughter
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Solution
D is the son of A and C, making him the grandson of F.
Correct Answer: A — Grandson
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