Unit 2
Unit 2
UNIT 2
PLAYING WITH NUMBERS, LETTERS, SYMBOLS AND WORDS
Cracking the Series - Art of Finding Similarities - Classification Challenge - The Secret
Code Journey - Figure Series Puzzle - The Geometry of Analogies
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In this type, the third number is the addition of previous two numbers.
Example: 2, 4, 6, 10, 16, 26 ……
7) Power series:
In this type, the terms are defined on the basis of powers of numbers; the number may be expressed in the
form of n3 – n.
Example:
If n = 4, n3 – n = 60
If n = 5, n3 – n = 120…
Series: 60, 120, 210, 336 …
8) The middle digit is the sum of other two digits.
Example: 165, 121, etc
9) The series of numbers may follow different sequences as shown below:
(n2 – 1), (n2 + 1), (n2 – n), (n3 – n), (n2 – n + 1), (n2 – n – 1), etc
(a) If numbers in the series are 1,5, 11, 19, 29…. then the relation is (n2 – n – 1)
(b) If numbers in the series are 21, 31, 43 then the relation is (n2 – n + 1)
Example:
If n = 5, (52 – 5 + 1) = 21
If n = 6, (62 – 6 + 1) = 31
If n = 7, (72 – 7 + 1) = 43
1. 21: 3:: 574 : ?
(a) 23 (b) 82 (c) 97 (d) 113
Answer: (b) 82
Explanation: The relation is 7x: x
2. 3: 11:: 7 : ?
(a) 22 (b) 29 (c) 18 (d) 51
Answer: (d) 51
Explanation: The relation is x: x^2+2.
3. Choose the best alternative. 20 : 11 : : 102 : ?
(a) 49 (b) 52 (c) 65 (d) 85
Answer: (b) 52
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Explanation: Firstly, we will check the relation between first pair i.e. 20 and11
We can see (20/2 + 1) = 10 + 1 = 11
Similarly, the number in the place of ? is obtained as
(102/2 + 1) = 51 + 1 = 52.
2.1.2. PATTERNS IN LETTERS
4. AFKP : BGLQ : : CHMR : ?
(a) DINS (b) DNIS (c) DFKP (d) DJOT
Answer: (a) DINS
Explanation: Firstly, we will check the relation between the first pair i.e.
AFKP and BGLQ
7. 14 : 9 :: 26 : ?
(a) 12 (b) 13 (c) 31 (d)15
8. 123 : 132 :: 235 : ?
(a) 232 (b) 352 (c) 253 (d) 252
9. ADCB : KNML :: EHGF : ?
(a) QRST (b) ZYXW (c) DGFE (d) RUST
10. F : 216 :: L : ?
(a) 1729 (b) 1628 (c) 144 (d) 1728
11. ACE: HIL:: MOQ : ?
(a) XVT (b) TVX (c) VTX (d) TUX
12. ACBD : EFGH:: OQPR:?
(a) STUV (b) RSTU (c) UVWX (d) QRST
13. TSR: FED :: WVU?
(a) CAB (b) MLK (c) PQS (d) GFH
14. CJDL: FMGR :: IKJR: ?
(a) OQPT (b) RSTU (c) LSMT (d) KRMO
[Link] IN ALPHA-NUMERIC
15. In the below space an alpha-numeric series is present. Study the series carefully and answer
the questions that follow:
1, !, ), G, 3, *, !, &, B, @, ), 5, &, E, &, ^, I, %, #, O, 7, &, !, $, #, &
How many symbols do the alpha-numeric series have?
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A) 17 B) 18 C) 19 D) 20
Ans: A) 17
16. How many numbers are followed by an alphabet if the second half of the series is reversed?
A) 0 B) 2 C) 4 D) 5
Ans: A) 0
17. Which of the following are related, in some way or the other?
A) G, B B) B, E C) E, % D) G, O
Ans: D) G, O
18. The sum of the numbers that represent the position of all the alphabets is:
A) 65 B) 64 C) 63 D) 62
Ans: B) 64
2.2. ART OF FINDING SIMILARITIES
2.2.1. COMPLETING THE ANALOGOUS PAIR
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Answer: (d) Pulp
Explanation: Candle is made from wax. Paper is made from pulp.
20. Acting: Theatre:: Gambling:?
(a) Casino (b) Club (c) Bar (d) Gym
Answer: (a) Casino
Explanation: Acting is performed at the theatre,
and Gambling is at the Casino.
21. Ship: Sea :: Camel: ?
(a) Forest (b) Land (c) Mountain (d) Desert
Answer: (d) Desert
Explanation: Ship is found at sea, and camel is found in the desert.
22. Harp : Drum:: Flute:?
(a) Violin (b) bugle (c) Harmonium (d)Piano
Answer: (b) bugle
Explanation: The sound produced by Drum is called Harp whereas,
the sound produced by flute is called bugle.
23. ‘Sugarcane’ is related to ‘Juice’ in the same way ‘Mustard’ is related to?
Similarly birds collects grass with the help of beak to make her nest.
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25. Flow : River:: Stagnant: ?
Answer: (d)Direction
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Answer: (d) Page
In the same way 1 quart = 32 ounces, i.e, quart is larger than ounce.
type of flower
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34. Sponge is to porous as rubber is to.
Answer: Arrogant
Answer: Ruby
Answer: Yerevan
(a) producer: theatre (b) director: drama (c) conductor: bus (d) thespian: play
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(d) chip: glass
Answer: Potatoes
44. Ship is related to Captain in the same way as the Newspaper is related to
Answer: Editor
A) A, C, E
B) F, H, J
C) B, D, F
D) M, O, Q
Answer: The odd one out is D) M, O, Q because all the other options have letters that are alternate
(skip one letter) in the alphabet, but M, O, Q are not
A) K
B) N
C) P
D) R
Answer: The odd one out is C) P because it’s the only letter that is not preceded by an even number
of letters in the alphabet. K, N, and R are preceded by even counts (K comes after 10th letter, N after
13th, and R after 18th)
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47. Which of the following is the odd one out?
A) X, Z, Y
B) A, C, D
C) F, H, J
D) M, N, O
Answer: The odd one out is B) A, C, D because A, C, and D are not in alphabetical order. The rest
follow alphabetical order.
A) D, F, H
B) G, I, K
C) C, E, G
D) H, J, L
Answer: The odd one out is C) C, E, G because the difference between consecutive letters in the other
options is 2, but the difference between C, E, and G is 2 as well, making it look like they belong, but
let's focus on alphabetical sequence positioning in an increasing count context.
A) E
B) I
C) O
D) U
Answer: The odd one out is B) I because it's the only letter that is not a vowel when it comes to
alternating vowel consonants where expected interaction matters in number counting.
A) A, B, C
B) K, L, M
C) P, Q, R
D) V, W, X
Answer: The odd one out is A) A, B, C because it starts with the first letters of the alphabet, while the
other options are in groups in later parts of the alphabet.
A) B
B) D
C) F
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D) G
Answer: The odd one out is D) G because the others are all consonants and even letters.
56. What comes next in the series: A1, B2, C3, D4, E5, __?
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Answer:
F6
Explanation: The letter sequence progresses alphabetically (A, B, C, D, E, F) and the number
sequence increases by 1 each time (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
57. If in a certain code, 'Z' = 1, 'Y' = 2, 'X' = 3, and so on, what is the code for the word "FUN"?
Answer:
21 6 14
Explanation: In this reverse coding system, F = 21, U = 6, and N = 14.
Answer:
E6
Explanation: All the options follow an alphabet-number pattern where the number is the same as the
position of the letter in the alphabet (A1, B2, C3, D4). However, "E6" breaks this pattern because the
letter 'E' corresponds to 5, not 6.
59. What comes next in the series: Z5, X10, W15, V20, __?
Answer:
U25
Explanation: The letter sequence moves backward by one letter (Z, X, W, V, U) and the number
sequence increases by 5 each time (5, 10, 15, 20, 25).
60. If 'M' = 13, 'N' = 14, 'O' = 15, then what is the code for "L"?
Answer:
12
Explanation: The coding is based on the position of the letter in the alphabet, where 'L' is the 12th letter.
61. What is the next term in the series: 2B, 4C, 6D, 8E, __?
Answer:
10F
Explanation: The numbers increase by 2 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10) and the letters progress alphabetically (B, C, D,
E, F).
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62. In a certain code, 'P' = 16, 'Q' = 17, 'R' = 18, and so on. What is the code for the letter "L"?
Answer:
12
Explanation: The code corresponds to the position of the letter in the alphabet, where 'L' is the 12th
letter
Practice problems:
63. Find the one which does not belong to that group.
(a) 27 (b) 37 (c) 47 (d) 67
64. 15 19 23 27 31 35 40. 43.
(a) 23 (b) 27 (c) 35 (d) 40
65. 4 12 36 108 325 972.
(a) 36 (b) 325 (c) 108 (d) 97
66. 16 25 36 72 144 196 225
(a) 36 (b) 72 (c) 196 (d) 225
67. 19 26 33 46 59 74 91
(a) 26 (b) 33 (c) 59 (d) 91
68. XW FG ML PO TS.
(a) XW (b) FG (c) ML (d) PO
69. Pick the odd one out
(a) Ass (b) Donkey (c) Camel (d) Giraffe
70. Select the odd one out
(a) bicker (b) quarrel (c) wrangle (d) inveigle
71. Select the odd one out
(a) Java (b) Lisp (c) Smalltalk (d) Eiffel
72. Select the odd one out
(a) SMTP (b) WAP (c) SAP (d) ARP
73. Select the odd one out
(a) LINU (b) UNIX (c) SOLARIS (d) SQL SEVER
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2.4 THE SECRET CODE OF JOURNEY
Coding and Decoding:
Letter Coding
Letter coding is a method of changing information from its original
form into coded messages. It involves things like converting words
or phrases into other words or symbols using specific patterns or
rules. Essentially the message is encrypted so that only those who
possess the key can read and understand it.
Number Coding
Number coding is a method of assigning specific numerical values to
words phrases or numbers that can later be decrypted using
predefined rules. This technique is commonly used in computer
programming and data security and also in covert communication.
Substitution Coding
It is a type of puzzle-solving that involves substituting
specific words for other names.
2.4.1 ALPHABETIC CODEBREAKERS
74. If EARTH is written as FCUXM in a certain [Link] is MOON written in that code?
Answer: NQRR
Explanation:
75. If DELHI is written as EDMGJ in a certain code. How is NEPAL written in that code?
Answer: ODQZM
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Explanation:
76. If SYMBOL is written as NZTMPC is it a certain code? How is NUMBER written in that code?
Answer: NVOSFC
Explanation:
77. In a certain code COMPUTER is written as PMOCRETU how is DECIPHER written in that
code?
Answer: NVOSFC
Explanation:
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85. If 'bangle' is called 'cassette' 'cassette' is called 'table' 'table' is called 'game' and 'game' is
called 'cupboard' then which is played in the taps recorder?
Answer: table
Explanation: Clearly a 'cassette' is played in the tape recorder.
But a 'cassette' is called a 'table'.
So a 'table' will be played in the tape recorder.
86. If 'water' is called 'food' 'food' is called 'tree' 'tree' is called 'sky' 'sky' is called
'wall' on which of the following grows a fruit?
Answer: sky
Explanation: The fruit grows on a 'tree' and 'tree' is called 'sky'.
So fruit grows on the 'sky'.
87. In a certain code '467' means 'leaves are green'; '485' means 'green is good' and
'639' means 'they are playing'. Which digit stands for 'leaves' in that code?
Answer: 7
Explanation: In the first and second statements the common
code digit is '4' and the common word is 'green'. So '4' means 'green'.
In the first and third statements the common code digit is '6' and
the common word is 'are'. So '6' means 'are’. Thus
in the first statement '7' means 'leaves'.
88. In a certain code '253' means 'books are old'; '546' means 'man is old' and '378' means
'buy good books'. What stands for 'are' in that code?
Answer: 2
Explanation: In the first and second statements the common code
digit is '5' and the common word is 'old'. So '5' means 'old'.
In the first and third statements the common code digit is '3' and
the common word is 'book'. So '3' means 'books'. Thus in the
first statement '2' means 'are'.
89. In a certain code '247' means 'spread red carpet';'256' means 'dust one carpet'
and '234' means 'one red carpet'. Which digit in that code means 'dust'?
Answer: 5
Explanation: In the first and second statements the common
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code digit is '2' and the common word is 'carpet'. So '2' means
'carpet'.In the second and third statements the common code
digit is '6' and the common word is 'one'. So '6' means
'one’. Therefore in the second statement '5' means 'dust'.
90. In a certain code language '123' means 'hot filtered coffee';'356' means 'very
hot day' and '589' means 'day and night'.Which digit stands for 'very'?
Answer: 6
Explanation: In the first and second statements the common
code digit is '3' and the common word is 'hot'.
So '3' means 'hot'.In the second and third statements
the common code digit is '5' and the common word is 'day'.
So '5' means 'day'. Thus in the second statement '6' means 'very'.
91. In a certain code language '526' means 'sky is blue';'24' means 'blue colour' and '436'
means 'colour is fun'. Which digit in that language means 'fun'?
Answer: 3
Explanation: In the first and third statements the common code
digit is '6' and the common word is 'is'. So '6' means 'is'.In the
second and third statements the common code digit is '4' and the
common word is 'colour'. So '4' means 'colour'. Thus in the
third statement '3' means 'fun'.
92. In a certain code language '743' means 'mangoes are good' '657' means 'eat
good food' and '934' means 'mangoes are ripe'.Which digit means 'ripe' in that language?
Answer: 9
Explanation: In the first and third statements the common code
digits are '4' and '3' and the common words are 'mangoes' and 'are'.
So '4' and '3' are the codes for 'mangoes' and 'are'.Thus in the
third statement '9' means 'ripe'
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2.4.4 MATRIX CHALLENGE
93. In the following question, a word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the
alternatives. The set of numbers given in the alternatives is represented by two classes of alphabets as
in two matrices given below. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 7 to 10 and that
of Matrix-II from 2 to 6. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and then by
its column, example, ‘D’ can be written as 23 and 32. Identify the set for the word DOSSIER.
94. In the following question, a word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the
alternatives. The set of numbers given in the alternatives is represented by two classes of alphabet as in
two matrices given below. The columns and rows of Matrix I are numbered from 7 to 10 and that of
Matrix II from 2 to 6. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and then by its
column, for example, ‘D’ can be written as 23 and 32. Identify the set for the word RISE.
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D 11, 75, 59, 42, 86
Answer: B
Explanation: (A) : 02, 57, 67, 23, 95 : ROUBD
(B) : 34, 66, 58, 33, 95 : ROUND
(C) : 20, 56, 99, 33, 77 : RLUND
(D) : 11, 75, 59, 42, 86 : RODND
=> Ans - (B)
96. A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of
numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two
matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix•I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix•II are
numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its
column, for example 'A' can be represented by 31, 23 etc and 'P' can be represented by 86, 97 etc.
Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'KILT'.
A 33,86,33,78
B 14,58,22,56
C 30,42,32,77
D 21,79,42,97
Answer: C
Explanation: (A) : 33,86,33,78 = KPKV
(B) : 14,58,22,56 = HYDV
(C) : 30,42,32,77 = KILT
(D) : 21,79,42,97 = HTIP
=> Ans - (C)
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2.4.5 MIXING CODE
97. Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions.
‘dumb monkeys are actors’ is coded as ‘la pa zi ta’‘
'joker monkeys are dumb’ is coded as ‘pa zi la sa’‘
'flower are red fool’ is coded as ‘na hi ga pa’‘
'dumb pins and flower’ is coded as ‘zi mi jo ga’
How will ‘dumb joker flower’ be coded in the given language?
Answer: zi sa ga
Explanation: To find the code for the phrase 'dumb joker flower
' we can look for common words and their corresponding codes
in the given information:From the first statement 'dumb' is coded
as 'zi.'From the second statement 'joker' is coded as 'sa.'
From the third statement 'flower' is coded as 'ga.'
Combining these codes the code for 'dumb joker flower' would
be 'zi sa ga.'
98. If Pour is written as 4156
Sware is written as 78269
Clear is written as 3@926
Then what is the code for PEARL=?
Answer: 4926@
Explanation: Pour - 4156 => P = 4 r=6
Sware - 78269 => a = 2 e=9
Clear - 3@926 => l = @
=> Pearl = 4926@.
99. If 'L' stands for '+' 'M' stands for '-' N stands for 'x' P stands for '÷' then
14 N 10 L 42 P 2 M 8 = ?
Answer: 153
Explanation: Inequality-based questions are provided in two types
Direct Inequality in which direct symbols will be given
in the statement.
Coded Inequality in which coded symbols
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(like @ % $ etc) will be given and they signify will be
provided separately.
100. If P denotes ‘*’ T denotes ‘-’ M denotes ‘+’ B denotes ‘/’ then 12P6M15T16B4?
Answer: 83
Explanation: 12 * 6 + 15 – (16/4)
(12 * 6) + 15 – 4
72 + 15 – 4 = 83.
101. If ‘+’ means - ‘-‘means * ‘*’means / ‘/’ means + then the value of expression
32 + 8 * 2 – 3/4?
Answer: 24
Explanation:32 - 8/2 * 3 + 4
32 - (4 *3) + 4
32 – 12 + 4 = 24.
102. Which of the following changes would make the given expression correct?
4+4*4–4/4=4
a) + and * b) – and / c) + and / d) both b and c
Answer: both b and c
Explanation: 4 + 4 * 4 – 4 / 4 = 4
a) + and *
4 *4 + 4 – 4/4 = 4
16 + 4 – 1 = 4
19 not equal to 4
b) – and /
4+4*4/4–4=4
4+4*1–4=4
4 + 4 – 4 = 4 => 4 = 4
c) + and /
4 /4 * 4 – 4 +4 = 4
1*4–4+4=4
4 – 4 + 4 = 4 => 4 = 4
Both b and c is the answer.
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103. If 17 – 12 = 10 21 – 15 = 12 53 – 49 = 8 then 87 – 85 = ?
Answer: 4
Explanation:17 – 12 = 5 => 5 * 2 =10
21 – 15 = 6 => 6 * 2 = 12
53 – 49 = 4 =>4 * 2 = 8
then 87 – 85 = 2 => 2 * 2 = 4.
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107. If 2&6%7=33 4&6%8=54 then what will be the value of %8&9?
Answer: 95
Explanation:26 +7 = 33
46 + 8 = 54
89 + 6 = 95.
Practice problems:
108. If in a certain language MADRAS is coded as NBESBT how is BOMBAY coded in that
code?
(a) CPNCBX (b) CPNCBZ (c) CPOCBZ (d) CQOCBZ
109. In a certain code TRIPPLE is written as SQHOOKD. How is DISPOSE written in that code?
(a) CHRONRD (b) DSOESPI (c) ESJTPTF (d) ESOPSID
110. If in a code language. COULD is written as BNTKC and MARGIN is written as LZQFHM how
will MOULDING be written in that code?
(a) CHMFINTK (b) LNKTCHMF (c) LNTKCHMF (d) NITKHCMF
111. In a certain code MONKEY is written as XDJMNL How is TIGER written in that code?
(a) QDFHS (b) SDFHS (c) SHFDQ (d) UJHFS
112. If FRAGRANCE is written as SBHSBODFG how can IMPOSING be written?
(a) NQPTJHOJ (b) NQPTJOHI (c) NQTPJOHJ (d) NQPTJOHJ
113. In a certain code. RIPPLE is written as 613382 and LIFE is written as 8192. How is PILLER written
in that code?
(a) 318826 (b) 318286 (c) 618826 (d) 338816
114. If the letters in PRABA are coded as 27595 and THILAK are coded as 368451 how can HARATHI
be coded?
(a) 37536689 (b) 57686535 (c) 96575368 (d) 96855368
115. If PALE is coded as 2134 EARTH is coded as 4159 how is PEARL coded in that code?
(a) 29530 (b) 24153 (c) 25413 (d) 25430
116. If DELHI is coded as 73541 and CALCUTTA as 82589662 how can CALICUT be coded?
(a) 5279431 (b) 5978213 (c) 8251896 (d) 8543691
117. If ROSE is coded as 6821 CHAIR is coded as 73456 and PREACH is coded as 961473
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what will be the code for SEARCH?
(a) 246173 (b) 214673 (c) 214763 (d) 216473
118. If in a certain code TWENTY is written as 863985 and ELEVEN is written as 323039
how is TWELVE written in that code?
(a) 863203 (b) 863584 (c) 863903 (d) 863063
119. If GIVE is coded as 5137 and BAT is coded as 924 how is GATE coded?
(a) 5427 (b) 5724 (c) 5247 (d) 2547
120. If 'orange' is called 'butter' 'butter' is called 'soap' 'soap' is called 'ink' 'ink' is called 'honey' and
'honey' is called 'orange' which of the following is used for washing clothes?
(a) Honey (b) Butter (c) Orange (d) Soap
121. If 'rose' is called 'poppy' 'poppy is called 'lily' 'lily' is called 'lotus' and 'lotus' is called
'gladiola' which is the king of flowers?
(a) Lily (b) Gladiola (c) Lotus (d) Rose
122. If 'wall' is called 'window' 'window' is called 'door' 'door' is called 'floor' 'floor' is called
'roof' and 'roof' is called 'ventilator' what will a person stand on?
(a) Floor (b) Ventilator (c) Roof (d) Wall
123. If 'eraser' is called 'box' 'box' is called 'pencil' 'pencil' is called 'sharpener' and 'sharpener'
is called 'bag' what will a child write with?
(a) Eraser (b) Box (c) Pencil (d) Sharpener
124. On another planet the local terminology for 'earth' 'water' 'light' 'air' and 'sky' 'light' 'air'
'water' and 'earth' respectively. If someone is thirsty there what would he drink?
(a) Light (b) Air (c) Sky (d) Water
125. In a certain code '37' means 'which class' and '583' means 'caste and class'. What is the code
for 'caste'?
(a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 7 (d) Either 5 or 8
126. In a certain code '975' means 'Throw away garbage'; '528' means 'Give away smoking' and
'213' means 'Smoking is harmful'.Which digit in that code means 'Give'?
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) 8
127. In a certain code ‘247’ means ‘spread red carpet’; ‘256’ means ‘dust one carpet’ and ‘234’
means ‘one red carpet’. Which digit in this code means ‘dust’?
(a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 6
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2.5 FIGURE SERIES PUZZLE
2.5.1 MISSING FIGURE
128. In each of the following questions find out which of the answer figures (a) (b) (c) and (d)
complete figure matrix ?
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140. Find out the alternative figure which contains figure (X) as its part.
141. Find out the alternative figure which contains figure (X) as its part.
A)
B) ◯
C)
D)
E)
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Answer: B) ◯
Explanation:
All other figures have straight edges and are polygons (square, triangle, diamond, rectangle), whereas
the circle (◯) has no edges or corners—making it the odd one out.
144. Look at the given figures and find the odd one out. Choose the correct option.
A. (A)
B. (C)
C. (D)
D. (B)
Answer: C. (D)
Explanation:
In each of the figure, there are only two shapes wherein in shape (D), there are a total of 3 shapes.
145. Look at the given figures and find the odd one out. Choose the correct option.
A. (A)
B. (C)
C. (B)
D. (D)
Answer: B. (C)
Explanation:
In each figure, the shape drawn is divided into 4 parts, whereas in figure C, it is divided into 3 parts
only.
146. Look at the given figures and find the odd one out. Choose the correct option.
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A. (C)
B. (D)
C. (B)
D. (A)
Answer: A. (C)
Explanation:
In each diagram, the outermost and innermost shapes are same, except in figure C, in which the outer
shape is a circle and the inner shape in a triangle.
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
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Problem Figures: Answer Figures:
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
Answer: 2
Explanation: In each step the elements move in the
Sequence.
148. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue
the same series as established by the five Problem Figures.
Problem Figures: Answer Figures:
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
Answer: 4
Explanation: In each step the CW-end element moves to the
ACW-end position.
149. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue
the same series as established by the five Problem Figures.
Problem Figures: Answer Figures:
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
Answer: 1
Explanation: Both the larger and the smaller squares move to
the adjacent corner ACW in each turn. Also the shading in the
smaller square moves 1 2 3 4 5 ... steps ACW
sequentially and the shading in the larger square moves 1 2 3
4 5 .... steps CW sequentially.
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150. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as
established by the five Problem Figures.
Problem Figures: Answer Figures:
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
Answer: 1
Explanation: One two three one two three....arcs get
inverted sequentially. This inversion takes place in an ACW direction.
151. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the
same series as established by the five Problem Figures.
Problem Figures: Answer Figures:
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
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Problem Figures: Answer Figures:
159. Select a suitable figure from the Answer Figures that would replace the question mark (?).
Problem Figures: Answer Figures:
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169. Find out the alternative figure which contains figure (X) as its part.
172. Select a suitable figure from the four alternatives that would complete the figure matrix.
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173. elect a suitable figure from the four alternatives that would complete the figure matrix.
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174. Select a suitable figure from the four alternatives that would complete the figure matrix.
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