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Puzzles Questions

What are puzzles?

Puzzle in simple terms is defined as a problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge. They have become an integral part of few competitive exams and entrance tests. They are devised with intent to test the knowledge of to-be-solver.

What are different types of puzzles?

There are different types, which are devised with a specific intent to test a person’s ability to interpret and solve the problem. Different type of puzzles are :

  • Math
  • Number
  • Logic
  • Clock
  • Missing letter
  • Word

What exams have puzzles?

Almost every competitive exams have puzzles. They are most commonly found in competitive exams like : CAT, MAT, XAT, Bank P.O.s, AIEEE, GATE, TOEFL, GRE, and GATE etc. In these exams, mostly arithmetic, math, number, and logic puzzles.

How to solve puzzles?

To solve, one needs to interpret the questions properly and understand the sequence in the problem Is designed. By understanding the sequence, it becomes easier to solve a problem. Understanding the sequence of a puzzle requires strong logical ability and a creative thought pattern. The key is to solve as many different puzzles as possible to improve the thought process and gain expertise over different ways of solving a problem.

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Q:

In a Certain Country 1/2 of 5 = 3. If the same proportion holds, what is the value of 1/3 of 10 ?

A) 4 B) 6
C) 8 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4

Explanation:

Let 1310 = x 

=> 3x = 10

 

Given that 125=3

 

Therefore, 52x = 10 

 

=> x = 10/3 = 4.

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Q:

In 1990 a person is 15 years old. In 2000 that same person is 5 years old. How can this be possible?

Answer

 It can be possible in only B.C. i.e, Before Christ. That was about 2000 years ago.


 Given, 


 In 1990 B.C = 2000 + 1990 = 3990 years ago, a person is 15 years Old  


=> In 1995 B.C = 2000 + 1995 = 3995 years ago, the same person will be 10 years Old 


Therefore, In 2000 B.C = 2000 + 2000 = 4000 years ago, the same person will be 5 years Old.

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Q:

Missing letters puzzle

Answer

Answer: D


Explanation:    The diagram contains 3 sets of 4 letters - one set of outer corner letters, one set of inner corner letters, and one set of letters on each side of the square. The numerical values of the letters in each set add up to 40.

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Q:

Try this Brain Bashing Challenge ?

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A) A to G : 2, 3, 7, 6, 5, 1, 4 B) A to G : 1, 4, 5, 6, 2, 7, 3
C) A to G : 5, 4, 7, 6, 3, 1, 2 D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A to G : 2, 3, 7, 6, 5, 1, 4

Explanation:

This can be done in two ways

1. A to G : 2, 3, 7, 6, 5, 1, 4 

2. A to G : 4, 3, 7, 5, 6, 2, 1

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Q:

In a game of whist, GEORGE partnered MARY, while TED had to select a partner from ANN, EDNA, JOAN or ANGELA. Whom did he choose?

Answer

Ans: ANN.


 


Sol.Give each letter a number according to its position in the alphabet.


TED =20+5+4(29)


ANN=1+14+14(29)


(George  and Mary each add to 57).

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Q:

Can you find the mistake 1 2 3 4 5?

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Answer

Here in the above given question, the mistake is "the is reapeated twice" before mistake.

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Q:

Guess the Missing number in the Number Challenge ?

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A) 8 B) 32
C) 44 D) 64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 64

Explanation:

The logic in the challenge is

 81x6 = 9x6 = 54

144x7=84

 

 

Similarly, 64x8 = 8x8 = 64.

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Q:

The reflex angle between the hands of a clock at 11:35 is ?

A) 137.5 degrees B) 222.5 degrees
C) 192.5 degrees D) 330 degrees
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 222.5 degrees

Explanation:

Apply the formula for finding the angle:
Angle=(30h-(11/2)m( where m stands for minutes and h stands for hours)
Hence, 30x11 - 11/2x35 = 330 - 192.5 = 137.5 degrees
The reflex angle = 360 - 192.5 degree = 222.5 degrees.

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