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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:

Number Challenge

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A) 9 B) 11
C) 13 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11

Explanation:

Half the Product of Number in the upper & lower box gives the number in the middle box.

i.e. 18 x 4/2 = 36

15 x 6/2 = 45

In the same way 

8 x N/2 = 44 => N = 11.

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Q:

6 B in an O?

A) 6 books in an order B) 6 balls in an over
C) 6 bats in an odd D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 balls in an over

Explanation:

6 b in an o means 6 balls in an over in cricket.

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Word Challenge

word puzzle

A) cellphone B) microphone
C) Mobilephone D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mobilephone

Explanation:

Given 8, 9, 1, 11 letters indicates HOME which is residence

7, 2, 9, 5 indicates POOL where we can swim

1, 4, 5, 11 indicates MILE which is unit of distance

10, 9, 3, 6, 5 is NOBEL which is an International Prize

6, 11 are 'e' and 2, 9 are 'o' are same

With all the above hints the word is MOBILEPHONE.

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Q:

200 P for P G in M

Answer

Letter equation 200 P for P G in M denotes that 200 Pounds for Passing Go in Monopoly.

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Q:

You find me once in the morning, twice in the afternoon but never in the evening. What am I?

Answer

The letter 'O'.

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I am a 6 letter word. 2,5,6 used by people to move from one place to another. 4,3,2 is also used by people to move from one place to another. 4,5,2 is the young one of carnivorous animal. If u remve my 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th letters its everybody. What am I?

Answer

It is ABACUS.


Words formed are as below 


BUS
CAB
CUB
US

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Q:

Missing letters puzzle

Answer

Answer: J


Explanation:   Start with the letter J in the top left square, and move clockwise around the other squares. Letters follow the alphabetic sequence, skipping 4 letters at a time. Start with the X in the inner square in the top left, and move clockwise. These inner letters also follow the alphabetic sequence, skipping 5 letters at a time

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Q:

What number missed in the given Number Series ?  

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A) 15 B) 13
C) 21 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15

Explanation:

Two series alternate here, with every third number following a different pattern.
In the main series, 4 is added to each number to arrive the next.
In alternate series, 5 is subtracted from each number t arrive the next number.
Here in the main series 
3 + 4 = 7
7 + 4 = 11
11 + 4 = 15
15 + 4 = 19

In alternate series 
24 - 5 = 19
19 - 5 = 14...

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