3100+ Mental Ability Reasoning Questions and Answers with Explanation

Q:

Add is to multiply as subtract is to

A) fraction	B) divide
C) decimal	D) None of the above

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) divide

Explanation:

Here if you observe, add and subtract are opposite in nature. Similarly, mutiply and divide are also opposite in nature.

Hence, Add : Multiply :: Subtract : Divide.

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Q:

There are n boxes and m fruits. If we put 3 fruits in each box 3 fruits will be excess. If we put 4 fruits in each box 1 box will be excess. Find number of boxes and fruits ?

A) 3 & 9	B) 6 & 19
C) 7 & 24	D) 5 & 18

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7 & 24

Explanation:

7 boxes & 24 Balls.
Let, n = No. of boxes ; m = No. of fruits
3n+3 = m---------->(1)
4(n-1)= m---------->(2)
=>4n-4 = 3n+3;
=>4n-3n = 4+3
n = 7
Put n=7 in eqn(1)
=> 3(7)+3 = m
21+3 = m
m = 24;

Number of boxes = 7 and fruits = 24

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Q:

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.

1. Brides

2. Boastful

3. Blizzard

4. Biology

5. Brilliant

A) 15234	B) 54321
C) 43215	D) 32145

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 43215

Explanation:

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Q:

Reptile is to Lizard as Flower is to

A) Orchids	B) Stem
C) Leaf	D) Petal

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Orchids

Explanation:

Here Lizard is a type of Reptiles whereas Orchid is a type of flowers. Other than Orchids all are parts of Plants.

Hence, Reptile is to Lizard as Flower is to Orchids.

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Q:

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.

i. Optimistic
ii. Opposition
iii. Organization
iv. Ordinary

A) ii, i, iii, iv	B) iv, iii, ii, i
C) ii, i, iv, iii	D) i, ii, iii, iv

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ii, i, iv, iii

Explanation:

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Q:

Select the missing number from the given matrix:

A) 43	B) 42
C) 33	D) 32

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 33

Explanation:

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Q:

Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?

A) 8	B) 13
C) 29	D) 38

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 38

Explanation:

The numbers are based on the expression $n^{2} + 4$

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Q:

Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the given classes.

Liquid, Water, Oil

A) 1	B) 2
C) 3	D) 4

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