51177.Analogy
Which word(s) can logically replace the question mark?
Water is to a pipe as ? is to a wire.
Which word(s) can logically replace the question mark?
Water is to a pipe as ? is to a wire.
cord
electricity
heat
gas
Explanation:
The correct answer is "electricity". Water flows through a pipe. Electricity is conducted through a wire.
The correct answer is "electricity". Water flows through a pipe. Electricity is conducted through a wire.
51178.
Reassuring
Synonyms
Which answer expresses the meaning of the specified word best?
Reassuring
compassionate
comforting
explanatory
meddlesome
Explanation:
The correct answer is "comforting". Reassuring someone does not mean that you show compassion, explain something or meddle in his/her affairs.
The correct answer is "comforting". Reassuring someone does not mean that you show compassion, explain something or meddle in his/her affairs.
51179.
1. None of the stamp collectors is an architect.
2. All the drones are stamp collectors.
Syllogism
Which conclusion follows from the statements with absolute certainty?
1. None of the stamp collectors is an architect.
2. All the drones are stamp collectors.
all stamp collectors are architects
architects are not drones
no stamp collectors are drones
some drones are architects
Explanation:
The second conclusion is the right one. In this syllogism you must have certainty that the conclusion is true. The easiest way is to use circles to make a drawing. For example, draw a circle for "stamp collectors". The "architects" circle does not overlap with this circle, as it is separate. After all, none of the stamp collectors is an architect. The "drones" circle is within the "stamp collectors" circle. After all, all the drones are stamp collectors. Therefore the correct conclusion is that architects are not drones.
The second conclusion is the right one. In this syllogism you must have certainty that the conclusion is true. The easiest way is to use circles to make a drawing. For example, draw a circle for "stamp collectors". The "architects" circle does not overlap with this circle, as it is separate. After all, none of the stamp collectors is an architect. The "drones" circle is within the "stamp collectors" circle. After all, all the drones are stamp collectors. Therefore the correct conclusion is that architects are not drones.
51180.
Cube
What does the resulting cube look like if you fold this cube together?
Explanation:
The second image is the correct answer. In the case of cubes, it is a good idea to first cross off the cubes that at first sight are completely impossible. For example, answer C is impossible because the 7 is at a right angle with the 4.
The second image is the correct answer. In the case of cubes, it is a good idea to first cross off the cubes that at first sight are completely impossible. For example, answer C is impossible because the 7 is at a right angle with the 4.
51181.
Displeasure
Meaning of a word
Which of the meanings is the best fitting for the specified word?
Displeasure
injustice
complaint
futile
sin
Explanation:
The correct answer is "complaint". A complaint does not have to be just, sinful or futile.
The correct answer is "complaint". A complaint does not have to be just, sinful or futile.
51182.
Tom has a new set of golf clubs. Using a club 8, the ball travels an average distance of 100 meters. Using a club 7, the ball travels an average distance of 108 meters. Using a club 6, the ball travels an average distance of 114 meters. How far will the ball go if Tom uses a club 5?
Calculation
What is the correct answer to the following problem.
Tom has a new set of golf clubs. Using a club 8, the ball travels an average distance of 100 meters. Using a club 7, the ball travels an average distance of 108 meters. Using a club 6, the ball travels an average distance of 114 meters. How far will the ball go if Tom uses a club 5?
122 meters
120 meters
118 meters
116 meters
Explanation:
The correct answer is 118 meters. With each club with a lower number, the ball travels farther by the difference between the previous two clubs, minus 2 meter (114 - 108 is 6 - 2 is 4 meter. 4 plus 114 is 118)..
The correct answer is 118 meters. With each club with a lower number, the ball travels farther by the difference between the previous two clubs, minus 2 meter (114 - 108 is 6 - 2 is 4 meter. 4 plus 114 is 118)..
51183.
Figure series
Which of the figures in the bottom row should logically be in the spot of the question mark in the top row?
Explanation:
The second image from the left is the correct answer. The number of hearts increases to 3 and then decreases to 1. The number of plus signs decreases to 0. The
number of stars increases to 4 and then decreases to 3.
The second image from the left is the correct answer. The number of hearts increases to 3 and then decreases to 1. The number of plus signs decreases to 0. The
number of stars increases to 4 and then decreases to 3.
51184.
Tough
Antonym
Which answer expresses the meaning opposite of that of the specified word best?
Tough
cowardly
starch
strong
tender
Explanation:
Tender is the best answer, cowardly is not as good. A strong person is not necessarily tough. And starch has nothing to do with tough. Masculine could mean the same thing as tough. This is an example of a question where the answer is not immediately clear. The best way to deal with this kind of questions, is to cross off the least likely answers.
Tender is the best answer, cowardly is not as good. A strong person is not necessarily tough. And starch has nothing to do with tough. Masculine could mean the same thing as tough. This is an example of a question where the answer is not immediately clear. The best way to deal with this kind of questions, is to cross off the least likely answers.
51185.
Composed figure
Which of the below figures can be composed from the loose parts?
Explanation:
The fourth image is the correct composition. It contains four pieces, with one square and three L shapes.
The fourth image is the correct composition. It contains four pieces, with one square and three L shapes.
51186.
4 6 9 6 14 6 ...
Number series
Which number logically follows this series?
4 6 9 6 14 6 ...
6
17
19
21
Explanation:
The correct answer is 19. Each time 5 gets added, the sixes in-between remain constant.
The correct answer is 19. Each time 5 gets added, the sixes in-between remain constant.