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Study the sequence: 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, ___. What is the next number?
Correct — B. Each term: multiply by 2 and add 1. 31 × 2 + 1 = 63.
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  1. Q1Study the sequence: 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, ___. What is the next number?

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    ✓ Correct answer: 63

    Each term: multiply by 2 and add 1. 31 × 2 + 1 = 63.

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  2. Q2Study the sequence: 1000, 500, 250, 125, ___. What is the next number?

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    ✓ Correct answer: 62.5

    Each term is halved: 125 ÷ 2 = 62.5.

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  3. Q3Study the sequence: 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, ___. What is the next number?

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    ✓ Correct answer: 42

    The sequence increases by 7 (multiples of 7): 35 + 7 = 42.

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  4. Q4Study the sequence: 50, 45, 39, 32, 24, ___. What is the next number?

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    ✓ Correct answer: 15

    Differences: -5, -6, -7, -8, -9. So 24 − 9 = 15.

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  5. Q5All Garda trainees sit a fitness assessment. Some Garda trainees do not pass the written exam. What can definitely be concluded?

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    ✓ Correct answer: All Garda trainees sit the fitness assessment.

    The statement says all trainees sit the fitness assessment — this applies to every trainee, regardless of exam results.

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  6. Q6Study the sequence: 1000, 500, 250, 125, ___. What is the next number?

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    ✓ Correct answer: 62.5

    Each term is halved: 125 ÷ 2 = 62.5.

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  7. Q7Which is the odd one out: Inspector, Superintendent, Commissioner, Sergeant, Manager?

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    ✓ Correct answer: Commissioner

    Inspector, Superintendent, Commissioner, and Sergeant are all sworn Garda ranks. 'Manager' is not a Garda rank.

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  8. Q8INCH is to FOOT as MONTH is to:

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    ✓ Correct answer: Year

    An inch is a subdivision of a foot; a month is a subdivision of a year.

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  9. Q9Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'INIMICAL'.

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    ✓ Correct answer: Hostile

    'Inimical' means tending to obstruct or harm; 'hostile' is the closest synonym.

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  10. Q10Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'REDRESS'.

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    ✓ Correct answer: Remedy

    'Redress' means to remedy or set right a wrong; 'remedy' is the closest synonym.

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