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Q1Sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ___. What is the next term?
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✓ Correct answer: 42
Differences: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. Next value = 30+12=42.
Q2In a class, every student who passes the physical test also passes the written test. Sam failed the written test. What can be concluded?
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✓ Correct answer: Sam failed the physical test
If passing physical → passing written, then failing written → failing physical (contrapositive). Sam failed written, so Sam failed physical.
Q3A matrix: Row 1: 5,10,15. Row 2: 7,14,21. Row 3: 9,18,___. What is the missing value?
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✓ Correct answer: 27
Each row multiplies the first value by 2 and by 3. Row 3: 9×3=27.
Q4In a pattern series, each shape gains one side per step: triangle (3), square (4), pentagon (5). What comes next?
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✓ Correct answer: Hexagon
Each shape adds one side: 3→4→5→6. A hexagon has 6 sides.
Q5Which is the odd one out based on symmetry: equilateral triangle, square, rectangle, regular hexagon?
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✓ Correct answer: rectangle
An equilateral triangle, square, and regular hexagon all have equal sides and multiple lines of symmetry. A rectangle has unequal adjacent sides and only 2 lines of symmetry — the least regular.
Q6Complete the analogy: Constable : Police :: Nurse : ___
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✓ Correct answer: Health system
A constable is a role within the police organisation; a nurse is a role within the health system.
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