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LOGICAL REASONING 1

Question 1

Arrange the given words in the alphabetical order and choose the one that comes first?

A. Demean

B. Delude

C. Defer

D. Delete

E. None of the above

Question 2

Direction: The following question consist of two words each that have a certain
relationship with each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the letter pair
that has the same relationship as the original pair of words.

Identity : Anonymity

A. Flaw : Perfection

B. Careless : Mistake

C. Truth : Sincerity

D. Fear : Happiness

Question 3

Direction: Below in each of the question are given two statements I and II. These
statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a
common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statements. Read
both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the
relationship between these two statements.

I. Recently, the police officials have caught a group of bank robbers.

II. The banks have doubled their security in that area.

A. statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

B. statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

C. both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

D. both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Question 4

If ‘P $ Q’ means ‘P is mother of Q’, ‘P # Q’ means ‘P is father of Q’, and ‘P @ Q’ means ‘P is

husband of Q’, then in the expression “B @ K $ W # M” what is the relationship of B with M?

A. Maternal Grandfather

B. Maternal Grandmother

C. Paternal Grandfather

D. Paternal Grandmother

E. None of these

Question 5

In the following question, some words are given, all of which, except one, share a common
similarity while one is different. Choose the odd one out.

A. Bird: Ornithology

B. Kidney: Nephrology

C. Brain: Neurology

D. Fishes: Ichthyology

E. Human being: Archaeology

Question 6

Direction:

Read the following information carefully and answer these questions:

In a certain coding system, the following statements are written as:

• “Time and tide waits for none” is written as ‘4.5N!, 6M$, 7.5T&, 6D$, 4.50*, 6N% ‘;

• “Truth always prevails” is written as ‘9Y!, 12L+, 7.5T$’ and

• “Say Hello World” is written as ‘4.5A/, 7.5L<, 7.5L&’.

How can the word "scream" be coded as in the above language?

A. 9A\

B. 9S\

C. 9A/

D. 6M/

E. Cannot be determined

Question 7

What is the code for ‘blanket’ in a code language?

I. ‘Use the blanket’ is written as ‘nik ta re’ in the code language.

II. ‘Blanket is black’ is written as ‘pe da ta’.

III. ‘Always use blanket’ is written as ‘ma re ta’.

A. Only I and II or II and III.

B. Only I and III.

C. Only II and III.

D. All I, II and III are necessary.

E. Questions cannot be answered even with the information in all three statements.

Question 8

A person starts from point Q in east direction. Walks 6 m and turns right. Next walks 4 m
and turns left. Next walks 3m and turns right. Now cycles for 8 m and stops. Find his
distance from Q.

A. 17 m

B. 2√31 m

C. 12 m

D. 7√21 m
E. 15m

Question 9

Direction: Study the given information and answer the following questions:

Input: calendar 24 arrear 15 road ideal 37 96 machine 49 undertake 82

Step I: 24 calendar arrear 15 road ideal 37 96 machine undertake 82 49

Step II: 82 24 calendar arrear 15 road ideal 96 machine undertake 49 37

Step III: 96 82 24 calendar arrear road ideal machine undertake 49 37 15

Step IV: calendar 96 82 24 arrear road ideal machine 49 37 15 undertake

Step V: machine calendar 96 82 24 arrear road 49 37 15 undertake ideal

Step VI: road machine calendar 96 82 24 49 37 15 undertake ideal arrear

And step VI is the last step of the above arrangement as the intended arrangement is
obtained.

As per the rules followed in the given steps, find out the appropriate steps for the given
input.

Input: edition 53 pond 16 65 sample occupy 42 anarchy71 hardware 98

Which element is fourth to the right of which is ninth from the right end in Step III of the
given input?

A. 16

B. anarchy

C. 53

D. sample

Question 10

Direction: Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given
below.

Eight persons – S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are sitting around a circle not in same order. Three
of them are facing towards the centre of circle while others are facing outside. U and W are
immediate neighbors and both are facing opposite direction. U and W both are not
immediate neighbors of X. Z is sitting third to right of U. T is sitting immediate left of V. Z
sits second to right of Y. V and Z faces same direction. V and U faces opposite direction. V is
sitting third to right of S. There are two persons between V and X. There is one person
sitting between Z and Y. X and V are facing opposite directions (like if X is facing inside,
then V is facing outside and vice versa).

Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given arrangement and so
form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?

A. X – U

B. S – T

C. W – Z

D. T – X

E. V – Y

Question 11

In a hostel, there are three options for students for evening classes : dancing, singing and
swimming. Students must participate in at least one, and may participate in two or even in
all three. There are 240 students in the hostel. There are 140 students in dancing, 146 in
the singing, and 90 in the swimming. Furthermore, 74 students are in both the dancing and
singing, 40 are in both the dancing and the swimming, and 16 students are in all three
groups. Fifty students are just in the singing, not in anything else. How many students
participate in only the swiming?

A. 28

B. 30

C. 32

D. 27

Question 12

Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below:

There are eight persons S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z. They are born in different years – 1953,
1958, 1968, 1974, 1980, 1985, 1993, and 1999. There ages are with respect to the year
2017.
Only 2 people were born before Z. One person was born between Z and V. There is a
difference of 5 years between V and Y. T is not 18 years old. Two people were born
between S and T. Neither S nor T is the oldest among all. S was born before T. There is a
difference of 21 years between U and S. W is younger than X.

What is the age of X?

A. 59 years

B. 53 years

C. 64 years

D. 32 years

E. 49 years

Question 13

Direction: Read the information carefully and answer the following questions.

Statement: Some leaders are as corrupts as Mahesh.

Conclusion:

A. Mahesh is corrupt.

B. Most of the leaders are corrupt.

C. Mahesh is not corrupt.

D. Leaders are not corrupt.

Question 14

Direction: In this question a statement is given which is followed by three courses of action
numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on
the basis of the given information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested
courses of action logically follow (s).

Statement: It is estimated that about twenty lakh people will visit the city Ujjain during the
Kumbh Festival.

Courses of Action:

I. The civic authority should monitor the crowd and restrict entry of the people beyond a
manageable number.
II. The local police authority should be put on high alert to maintain law and order during
the festival.

III. All the hospitals in the city should be put on high alert in case of any eventuality.

Give your answer as:

A. Only I and II follow

B. Only II and III follow

C. Only I and III follow

D. All follow

E. None of these

Question 15

Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions which
follow.

Statements: Some needles are trees. No tree is threads. All threads are boxes.

Conclusions:

I. It is possible that all boxes is needle.

II. Some threads are both boxes and needles.

III. Some boxes are trees.

A. None follows

B. Only I follows

C. Only II follows

D. Only III follows

E. Only II and III follow

1.

Correct Answer : Defer - C

Explanation : Proper arrangement of words: Defer- Delete-Delude-Demean

2.

Correct Answer : Flaw : Perfection - A

Explanation : Second is the state of lack of first.

3.

Correct Answer : both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause. - D

Explanation : Both the statements are clearly backed by a common cause, which is clearly
an increase in the number of thefts in the locality.

4.

Correct Answer : Paternal Grandfather - D

Explanation : B is husband of K, K is mother of W, so W is child of B and K. W is father of M,

so M is grandchild of B.

5. Correct Answer : Human being: Archaeology - E

Explanation : Study of human beings is not archaeology where as the rest represent the
correct branch of study

6.

Correct Answer : 9A/ -A

Explanation : Every symbol represents the first letter of each word as shown:

Every letter presents the second last letter of the respective word. Every number
represents the total number of letters in the word multiplied by 1.5.

7.

Correct Answer : Only I and II or II and III. - A

8.

Correct Answer : 15m - E

Explanation : Distance = √[(6+3)2 + (4+8)2] = 15 m

9.

Correct Answer : anarchy - B

Explanation : Logic: In the rearrangement, first numbers are arranged and then words are
rearranged. In the first step the smallest even number comes at the left end and the largest
odd number comes at right end. In the second step the second smallest even number comes
at the left end and the second largest odd number comes at right end and so on till the
numbers are rearranged. After that words are rearranged. The words beginning with
consonant are rearranged in alphabetical order on the left end and words beginning with
vowels are rearranged in reverse alphabetical order on the right end till the final
rearrangement.

Input: edition 53 pond 16 65 sample occupy 42 anarchy71 hardware 98

Step I: 16 edition 53 pond 65 sample occupy 42 anarchy hardware 98 71

Step II: 42 16 edition 53 pond sample occupy anarchy hardware 98 71 65

Step III: 98 42 16 edition pond sample occupy anarchy hardware 71 65 53

Sep IV: hardware 98 42 16 edition pond sample anarchy 71 65 53 occupy

Step V: pond hardware 98 42 16 sample anarchy 71 65 53 occupy edition

Step VI: sample pond hardware 98 42 16 71 65 53 occupy edition anarchy

10. D

Correct Answer : T – X

Explanation : Other four pairs are sitting opposite to each other.

11. A

12.A

13. A

Correct Answer : Mahesh is corrupt.

Explanation : The statement clearly tells Mahesh is corrupt but nothing can be said about
the leaders.

14. B

Correct Answer : Only II and III follow

Explanation : Only II and III follow.

15. B
LOGICAL REASONING 2

Statement: If you are talented, we have a job for you.

Conclusion:

I. You are talented.

II. We only prefer talented person.

A. I only

B. II only

C. Bothe I and II

D. Neither I nor II

Question 2

Statement: Most of the chocolates of that shop are costly.

Conclusion:

I. There are no cheap chocolates in that shop.

II. Some chocolates are cheap in that shop.

A. I only

B. II only

C. Both I and II

D. Neither I nor II

Question 3

Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions

numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then
consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a
reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Give answer:

Statement: Although we have credit rating agencies in India to evaluate the credit
worthiness of the companies, there is demand to have a separate rating agency to rate the
credit worthiness of IT companies to protect the investors.

Conclusions:
I. Assessment of credit worthiness of IT companies requires separate set of skills and
insights.

II. Investors who are investing in the IT companies will now get the protection over their
investments.

A. only conclusion I follows

B. only conclusion II follows

C. either I or II follows

D. neither I nor II follows

Question 4

Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions

numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then
consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a
reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Give answer:

Statement: Aditya is one of the probable candidates short-listed for the post of CEO in XYZ
Company.

Conclusions:

I. Aditya will be selected as CEO of XYZ Company.

II. Aditya will not be selected as CEO of XYZ Company.

A. only conclusion I follows

B. only conclusion II follows

C. either I or II follows

D. neither I nor II follows

Question 5

Statement: Some tube wells do not have water.

Conclusion:

A. Some tube wells have water.

B. Water is available only in tube wells.

C. All tube wells may not have water.

D. Water is equal to tube wells.

Question 6

Statement: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Conclusion:

A. If you eat an apple everyday any doctor won’t come near you.

B. If you do not eat an apple everyday a doctor might come to stay in your neighbouring
area.

C. Buying an apple is enough, you do not need to eat it.

D. If you eat an apple everyday you will stay healthy.

Question 7

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the question.

Below in each of the questions are given two statements I and II. These statements may be
either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause.
One of these statements may be the effect of the other statements. Read both the
statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the
relationship between these two statements.

Statement:

I. Modernization is increasing constantly at rapid rate.

II. Indian economy is observing remarkable growth.

A. statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

B. statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

C. both the statements I and II are independent causes.

D. both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Question 8

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the question.
Below in each of the questions are given two statements I and II. These statements may be
either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause.
One of these statements may be the effect of the other statements. Read both the
statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the
relationship between these two statements.

Statement:

I. The weather forecasting department has issued a statement mentioning ample rainfall
during monsoon in many parts of country.

II. The fruits and vegetable prices have been lowered.

A. statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

B. statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

C. both the statements I and II are independent causes.

D. both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Question 9

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the question.

Below in each of the questions are given two statements I and II. These statements may be
either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause.
One of these statements may be the effect of the other statements. Read both the
statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the
relationship between these two statements.

Statement:

I. The private Engineering colleges have increased the tuition fees in the current year by
100% over the last year’s fees to meet the expenses.

II. The Government Engineering Colleges have not increased their fees in spite of price
escalation.

A. statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

B. statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

C. both the statements I and II are independent causes.

D. both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Question 10

Direction: Below in each of the question are given two statements I and II. These
statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a
common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statements. Read
both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the
relationship between these two statements.

I. Recently, the police officials have caught a group of bank robbers.

II. The banks have doubled their security in that area.

A. statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

B. statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

C. both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

D. both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Question 11

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the question.

In each of the following questions, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may
be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be
the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent
causes without having any relationship. Read both the statements in each question and
mark your answer accordingly.

I. The farmers have decided against selling their Rabi crops to the Government agencies.

II. The Government has reduced the procurement price of Rabi crops starting from last
month to the next six months.

I. The performance of most of the students in final exam of class XII in the schools run by
the Government was excellent.

II. Many teachers of the Government schools left the school and joined private schools.

Give your answer as:

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is the effect.

C. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

D. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Question 12

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the question.

In each of the following questions, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may
be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be
the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent
causes without having any relationship. Read both the statements in each question and
mark your answer accordingly.

I. Rural and semi-urban areas in the state have been suffering due to load shedding for
quite some time.

II. If the Government is not able to overcome the power crisis, load shedding will be
extended even to the urban areas.

Give your answer as:

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is the effect.

C. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

D. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Question 13

Direction: Below is given a passage followed by several possible inferences which can be
drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately
in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.

Relations between India and Sri Lanka have not just been reinforced during the visit of
President Maithripala Sirisena but have also gained new direction and momentum. As Sri
Lanka’s closest neighbor that has ethnic links to its most significant minority, India is a
huge influence in the island nation’s political, economic, social and cultural consciousness,
and its world view. The agreement on Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
is the most significant strategic element to bilateral relations. Since 2010, Sri Lanka has
wanted to utilize nuclear energy in industrial applications as well as in fields such as
medicine and agriculture.
If India enters into Nuclear Agreement with Sri Lanka, it will improve the relationship
between the two nations?

A. inference is definitely true.

B. the inference is definitely false.

C. the inference is probably true or probably false.

D. the data are inadequate.

Question 14

Direction: Below is given a passage followed by several possible inferences which can be
drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately
in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.

Relations between India and Sri Lanka have not just been reinforced during the visit of
President Maithripala Sirisena but have also gained new direction and momentum. As Sri
Lanka’s closest neighbor that has ethnic links to its most significant minority, India is a
huge influence in the island nation’s political, economic, social and cultural consciousness,
and its world view. The agreement on Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
is the most significant strategic element to bilateral relations. Since 2010, Sri Lanka has
wanted to utilize nuclear energy in industrial applications as well as in fields such as
medicine and agriculture.

Before the visit of Sri Lankan President, the island has non-cordial trade relations with
India.

A. inference is definitely true.

B. the inference is definitely false.

C. the inference is probably true or probably false.

D. the data are inadequate.

Question 15
Given below is a passage followed by a possible inference which can be drawn from the
facts stated in the passage. You have to examine the inference in the context of the passage
and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity:

The education and training sector in India is standing at $600 billion and the private
education segment alone is expected to cross $45 billion mark by 2015 from the present
$35 billion, according to the research. The higher education system in India has witnessed
remarkable growth in the past few years. India is definitely ahead of other developed
countries in the field of education and training. The number of institutes offering higher
education is much more in India when compared to China and the USA.

Inference: India is ahead of China and USA when it comes to higher education sector.

A. If inference is definitely true.

B. If inference is probably true.

C. If inference is probably false.

D. If the inference false.

ANSWERS

1. B

Correct Answer : II only

2. B

Correct Answer : II only

3. A

Correct Answer : only conclusion I follows

Explanation : The need for separate rating agency to rate the credit worthiness of IT
companies clearly indicates that such assessment requires a separate set of skills. However,
the statement indicates only the demand and neither the future course of action or its after-
effects can be judged. So, only conclusion I follow.

4. C

Correct Answer : either I or II follows

Explanation : The fact that Aditya has been short-listed for the post, does not confirm his
selection. So, either I or II follows.

5. C

Correct Answer : All tube wells may not have water.

Explanation : Use of 'may' covers all the probability and thus makes the option correct.

6. D

Correct Answer : If you eat an apple everyday you will stay healthy.

Explanation : Keeps a doctor away means that you may not need to visit a doctor and we
generally visit one when we are not healthy.

7. A

Correct Answer : statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Explanation : Due to growth in Indian economy, the standard of living is increasing, which
intends to increase in modernization.

8. A

Correct Answer : statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Explanation : Due to ample rainfall the prices of fruits and vegetables has been reduced.

9. D

Correct Answer : both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Explanation : There is no change in the fees of the Government Engineering colleges, but
the increase in the fees of the private engineering colleges seems to be policy matters
undertaken by the individual decisive boards at the two levels.

10. D

Correct Answer : both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Explanation : Both the statements are clearly backed by a common cause, which is clearly
an increase in the number of thefts in the locality.

11. C

Correct Answer : If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

12. D

Correct Answer : If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

13. A

Correct Answer : inference is definitely true.

Explanation : It can be clearly inferred from the passage that bilateral relations will
improve after the nuclear deal.

14. D

Correct Answer : the data are inadequate.

Explanation : Nothing is mentioned in the passage about Indo – Sri Lanka relations before
the visit.

15. A

Correct Answer : If inference is definitely true.

Explanation : Since, India has more institutes offering higher education compared to China
and the USA, therefore, it can be inferred that India is ahead of China and USA in the higher
education sector.
 DANGOTE LOGICAL REASONING 3

1. What comes next in the sequence?

AOption A

BOption B

COption C

DOption D

EOption E

2. What comes next in the sequence?

AOption A
BOption B

COption C

DOption D

EOption E

3. What comes next in the sequence?

AOption A

BOption B

COption C

DOption D

EOption E
4. What comes next in the sequence?

AOption A

BOption B

COption C

DOption D

EOption E

5. What comes next in the sequence?

AOption A
BOption B

COption C

DOption D

EOption E

6. What comes next in the sequence?

AOption A

BOption B

COption C

DOption D

EOption E
7. What comes next in the sequence?

AOption A

BOption B

COption C

DOption D

EOption E

8. What comes next in the sequence?

AOption A

BOption B
COption C

DOption D

EOption E

9. What comes next in the sequence?

AOption A

BOption B

COption C

DOption D

EOption E
10. What comes next in the sequence?

AOption A

BOption B

COption C

DOption D

EOption E

11. What comes next in the sequence?

AOption A

BOption B

COption C

DOption D

EOption E
12. What comes next in the sequence?

AOption A

BOption B

COption C

DOption D

EOption E

13. What comes next in the sequence?

AOption A

BOption B
COption C

DOption D

EOption E

14. What comes next in the sequence?

AOption A

BOption B

COption C

DOption D

EOption E

ANSWERS

1. Correct Answer - B

Explanations

Rule 1

The number of shapes in each diagram increases by one across the sequence, therefore
there should be 6 shapes in the correct option, giving options B, C or D.

Rule 2
The colour sequence across the diagrams is white, grey, black, white, grey... therefore the
next in the sequence must be black, giving options A, B or E.

Rule 3

The shape sequence across the diagrams is circle/s, triangles, circles, triangles... so the
correct option should contain triangles, giving options B, D or E.

2. Correct Answer - A

Explanations

Rule 1

The circle moves one step clockwise across the sequence, therefore the circle should be in
the top-right in the correct option, giving options A, C or E.

Rule 2

The triangle moves two steps clockwise (or anticlockwise – both lead to the same position)
but is absent from every third diagram. The triangle must be in the top-right in the correct
option, giving A, B, C or D.

Rule 3

The square moves one step clockwise, then two steps clockwise, then three steps
clockwise, then goes back to one step clockwise repeating the sequence. The square should
be in the bottom-right in the correct option, giving A or D.

3. Correct Answer - B

Explanations

Rule 1

The same shape appears for two consecutive diagrams before a new shape is shown and
each shape is rotated from its original position on its second appearance. The correct
option must contain the quad arrow with the arrowheads pointing to the corners of the
diagram, leaving option B as the correct answer.

4. Correct Answer - E

Explanations

Rule 1
The triangle rotates anticlockwise around the four sides of the diagram, across the
sequence. The triangle must be on the left-side of the diagram in the correct option, giving
A or E.

Rule 2

The sequence for the position of the intercepting line is: bottom-left to top-right diagonal,
top-left to bottom-right diagonal, vertical, horizontal, then repeat, so the line in the correct
answer should be a top-left to bottom-right diagonal, giving B, D or E.

Rule 3

The vertical stepped line shifts one place to the right for three consecutive diagrams then
becomes a horizontal stepped line and moves one step downwards in each consecutive
diagram. In the correct option there should be a horizontal stepped line at the very bottom
of the diagram, giving E as the correct answer.

5. Correct Answer - C

Explanations

Rule 1

Each shape moves through the following cycle: top-left corner, middle, bottom-right corner,
blank, top-right corner, bottom-left corner, blank. Each shape starts in a different part of
the cycle.

Rule 2

Based on the above rules, in the correct option the dot should be in the bottom-left and the
circle should be in the bottom-right, with the square absent (blank), leaving C as the correct
answer.

6. Correct Answer - D

Explanations

Rule 1

Long black arrow moves one place to the right across the sequence, rotating upwards when
it hits an edge. In the correct option the arrow should be on the right-hand side of the
diagram, giving A or D.

Rule 2
The shape changes to a new shape when the tall black triangle changes angle. Therefore the
correct option must contain a triangle, leaving B and D.

7. Correct Answer - A

Explanations

Rule 1

The arrow alternates from having two arrow-heads to one across the sequence so in the
correct option the line should have one arrow-head, giving A, C, D or E.

Rule 2

The number of stars across the sequence alternates between an odd and even number,
therefore in the correct option there should be an odd number of stars, leaving A, B, C and
D.

Rule 3

The arrow rotates anticlockwise across the sequence and should be facing to the left side of
the correct option, leaving all options as possibilities.

Rule 4

The white block arrow is on the right-hand side of the diagram for two, then the left-hand
side for two, then back to the right-hand side for two, etc. In the correct option the white
block arrow must be on the right-hand side, leaving A, B and D.

8. Correct Answer - D

Explanations

Rule 1

The black dot moves clockwise around the diagram, increasing the number of steps by one
in each diagram across the sequence. The black dot must be in the left box of the middle
row in the correct option, giving A, D or E.

Rule 2

The white dot jumps from one corner to the opposite (diagonal) corner then moves
vertically down, then jumps to the opposite (diagonal) corner, and then again moves
vertically down and repeat... The white dot should be in the top-left corner in the correct
option. This gives options A, B or D.
Rule 3

The circle containing a cross moves one box to the right, then stays there for the next
diagram, then moves to the next row down (left-hand side) and remains there for the next
diagram before moving to the right again. If it lands on the same box as a solid black circle,
the latter overwrites it. In the correct option the circle containing a cross must be in the
middle column of the bottom row, giving D and E.

9. Correct Answer - E

Explanations

Rule 1

The sequence for the diagonal line across the diagrams is: top-left to bottom-right, top-left
to bottom-right, top-right to bottom-left, and repeat... The diagonal line in the correct
option should be top-right to bottom-left giving options A, C and E.

Rule 2

The black dot moves in a diagonal line from top-left to bottom-right then moves from the
bottom corner to the top corner in a vertical jump before moving diagonally from top-right
to bottom-left. The black dot in the correct option will be in the bottom-left, giving options
B and E.

Rule 3

The grey hexagon moves clockwise around the four corners of the diagram across the
sequence and should be in the bottom-right of the correct option, giving A, B, D and E.

10. Correct Answer - C

Explanations

Rule 1

The number of sides that each shape in the top-left corner has increases by one across the
sequence, so the top-left shape in the correct option must have 8 sides, giving options B, C
and D.

Rule 2

The number of sides that each shape in the bottom-right corner has decreases by one
across the sequence, so the bottom-right shape in the correct option must have 1 side,
giving option C as the correct answer.
11. Correct Answer - C

Explanations

Rule 1

The 3 different shaped arrows are ‘commands’ which determine the position of the moon
in the next diagram. The curved arrow signals that the moon will be rotated to face the
opposite direction in the next diagram, the arrow-head signals the movement of the moon
to the right or left in the next diagram, and the long straight arrow signals the upward or
downward movement of the moon in the next diagram. The command in the final diagram
of the sequence is a downward facing long arrow signalling that the moon will be in the
bottom-right of the correct diagram, giving A and C.

Rule 2

The colour of the command is also the colour that the moon will be in the following
diagram. The downward facing arrow in the final diagram of the sequence is white
signalling that the moon in the correct option will be white, giving option C as the correct
answer.

12. Correct Answer - B

Explanations

Rule 1

The colours alternate across the sequence as follows: 2 blacks and 1 white, 3 greys, 2
whites and 1 black, 3 greys, 2 blacks and 1 white, etc. The correct option must therefore
contain 3 greys, giving B or C.

Rule 2

The shape sequence is 2 shapes on the right and 1 on left for two squares, then 2 shapes on
the left and one on the right for 2 squares, and repeat. Therefore the correct option must
have 2 shapes on the right and one on the left, leaving B, D or E.

13. Correct Answer - C

Explanations

Rule 1

The diagonal line has two positions in one direction as it moves down the diagram, then
flips to the opposite diagonal and has two positions as it moves back up the diagram. In the
correct option the diagonal must go from part way down the left side to the bottom-right,
giving options A and C.

Rule 2

The square appears above the diagonal line in the first shape and then moves below the
line for the second shape in the sequence. This is repeated and the correct answer must
display the square under the diagonal line. Also, the position of the square follows a
sequence: Top-right, bottom-left, top-left, bottom-right, top-right; thus the next position for
the correct answer would be bottom-left, leaving options B and C.

Rule 3

The dot rotates anticlockwise around the four corners of the diagram across the sequence
and should be in the top-right in the correct option, giving options A, B or C.

14. Correct Answer - A

Explanations

Rule 1

The black square rotates in a clockwise direction across the sequence and should be in the
bottom-left in the correct option, giving options A, D and E.

Rule 2

The circle alternates between the top-let and bottom-right across the sequence but is not
visible when the black square is in the same position. The circle must be in the bottom-
right in the correct option, giving A, C and E.

Rule 3

The star move diagonally between the top-right and bottom-left boxes. Where the box is
black you cannot see the star. In the correct option the star must be in the bottom-left box,
but will not be visible if this box is black, giving all options as possible correct answers.
 VERBAL REASONING 1

Direction: Each of these questions is based on the following information:

• Six friends A, B, C, D, E and F are standing in two rows facing East and West, such that
each row has equal number of friends standing in it.

• B is facing east and is not next to D.

• D and F are standing diagonally opposite to each other.

• C next to F is facing west and E is facing east.

Which of the following combinations show the friends facing west?

A. BDE

B. FAE

C. FCA

D. None of these

Question 2

Direction: Each of these questions is based on the following information:

• Six friends A, B, C, D, E and F are standing in two rows facing East and West, such that
each row has equal number of friends standing in it.

• B is facing east and is not next to D.

• D and F are standing diagonally opposite to each other.

• C next to F is facing west and E is facing east.

Other than DF which other pair is standing diagonally opposite to each other?

A. BA

B. BC

C. AE

D. ED

Question 3
Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.

• Aman is the father of Chaman, but Chaman is not his son.

• Bittu is the brother of Chaman. Elam is the daughter of Chaman.

• Fawad is the spouse of Aman. Dalam is the son of Bittu.

• Ghumman is the spouse of Bittu. Hamman is the father of Ghumman.

Who is the granddaughter of Aman?

A. Hamman

B. Dalam

C. Bittu

D. Elam

Question 4

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.

• Aman is the father of Chaman, but Chaman is not his son.

• Bittu is the brother of Chaman. Elam is the daughter of Chaman.

• Fawad is the spouse of Aman. Dalam is the son of Bittu.

• Ghumman is the spouse of Bittu. Hamman is the father of Ghumman.

Who is the common grandchild of both Fawad and Hamman?

A. Dalam

B. Elam

C. Chaman

D. Bittu

Question 5

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.

• Aman is the father of Chaman, but Chaman is not his son.

• Bittu is the brother of Chaman. Elam is the daughter of Chaman.

• Fawad is the spouse of Aman. Dalam is the son of Bittu.

• Ghumman is the spouse of Bittu. Hamman is the father of Ghumman.

How is Ghumman related to Aman?

A. Daughter

B. Daughter – in – law

C. Sister

D. Wife

Question 6

Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions: In a
certain code language, ‘research to write article’ is written as ‘es fr re pt’, ‘write reports in
evening’ is written as ‘ch ba mo fr’ ‘reports to direct persons’ is written as ‘re dv ch gi’ and
‘direct chief in write’ is written as ‘mo gi fr yu’ (All the codes are two-letter codes only.)

What is the code for ‘evening’ in the given code language?

A. mo

B. yu

C. ch

D. ba

Question 7

Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions: In a
certain code language, ‘research to write article’ is written as ‘es fr re pt’, ‘write reports in
evening’ is written as ‘ch ba mo fr’ ‘reports to direct persons’ is written as ‘re dv ch gi’ and
‘direct chief in write’ is written as ‘mo gi fr yu’ (All the codes are two-letter codes only.)

In the given code language, what does the code ‘pt’ stand for?

A. direct

B. Either ‘research’ or ‘article’

C. evening

D. write
Question 8

Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions: In a
certain code language, ‘research to write article’ is written as ‘es fr re pt’, ‘write reports in
evening’ is written as ‘ch ba mo fr’ ‘reports to direct persons’ is written as ‘re dv ch gi’ and
‘direct chief in write’ is written as ‘mo gi fr yu’ (All the codes are two-letter codes only.)

What may be the code for ‘write exams’ in the given code language?

A. dv iq

B. iq gi

C. iq fr

D. gi es

Question 9

Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions: In a
certain code language, ‘research to write article’ is written as ‘es fr re pt’, ‘write reports in
evening’ is written as ‘ch ba mo fr’ ‘reports to direct persons’ is written as ‘re dv ch gi’ and
‘direct chief in write’ is written as ‘mo gi fr yu’ (All the codes are two-letter codes only.)

What is the code for ‘to’ in the given code language?

A. mo

B. fr

C. gi

D. re

Question 10

In which of the following expressions will the expression ‘A < D’ be definitely true?

A. A > B = C ≤ D

B. A ≥ B = C ≥ D

C. A < B = C ≤ D

D. None of these

Question 11
Direction: In the given questions, assuming the given statements to be true, find which of
the given two conclusions numbered I and II is/are definitely true and give your answer
accordingly.

Statements:

A > B,C< D,E ≥D> F≤ G =A< H

Conclusions:

i. E ≤ G

ii. B < D

A. if only I is true.

B. if only II is true.

C. if neither I nor II is true

D. if both I and II are true

Question 12

Direction: In the given questions, assuming the given statements to be true, find which of
the given two conclusions numbered I and II is/are definitely true and give your answer
accordingly.

Statements:

P=Q, R=S≥ Q>M

Conclusions: I. P ≤ S

II. R > M

A. if only I is true.

B. if only II is true.

C. if neither I nor II is true

D. if both I and II are true

Question 13

Direction: In the following questions, some groups of letters are given, all of which, except
one, share a common similarity while one is different. Choose the odd one out.

A. Dagger

B. Hammer

C. Knife

D. Sword

Question 14

Direction: In the following questions, some groups of letters are given, all of which, except
one, share a common similarity while one is different.Choose the odd one out.

A. Oil: Lamp

B. Power: Machine

C. Oxygen: Life

D. Building: Tap

Question 15

Direction: In the following given number series, what will come in place of question mark?

3 6 17.5 64.75 ?

A. 103.25

B. 163.75

C. 264.25

D. 295.875

Question 16

Direction: In the following given number series, what will come in place of question mark?

16 9 6 3 ?

A. -2
B. -4

C. 2

D. 4

Question 17

Direction: In the following given number series, what will come in place of question mark?

9 10 24 81 340 ?

A. 1725

B. 1156

C. 1008

D. 1120

Question 18

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below
it—

Six persons P, Q, R, S, T and U are participants from different teams, viz T1, T2, T3 and T4.
They participate in different categories, viz Cricket, polo, Basketball, Football, Volleyball
and Swimming in different days of a week from Monday to Saturday. There is no
competition on Sunday. Two of them are the players of team T1 and two of them are the
players of team T4.

• T participates in Volleyball but he is neither from team T2 nor from T1.

• P is from team T1 but participates neither on Thursday nor on Wednesday.

• Neither U nor Q participates either in Basketball or in Football.

• Polo competition is held on Tuesday.

• Persons participating in Swimming and Basketball are from team T1 and T3 respectively.

• R participates in Cricket on Friday and he is from team T2 but U does not participate on
Tuesday.

S is from team

A. T1
B. T2

C. Can’t be determined

D. T3

Question 19

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below
it—

Six persons P, Q, R, S, T and U are participants from different teams, viz T1, T2, T3 and T4.
They participate in different categories, viz Cricket, polo, Basketball, Football, Volleyball
and Swimming in different days of a week from Monday to Saturday. There is no
competition on Sunday. Two of them are the players of team T1 and two of them are the
players of team T4.

• T participates in Volleyball but he is neither from team T2 nor from T1.

• P is from team T1 but participates neither on Thursday nor on Wednesday.

• Neither U nor Q participates either in Basketball or in Football.

• Polo competition is held on Tuesday.

• Persons participating in Swimming and Basketball are from team T1 and T3 respectively.

• R participates in Cricket on Friday and he is from team T2 but U does not participate on
Tuesday.

If T participates on Saturday then P must participate on which of the following days?

A. Monday

B. Tuesday

C. Can’t be determined

D. Thursday

Question 20

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below
it—

Six persons P, Q, R, S, T and U are participants from different teams, viz T1, T2, T3 and T4.
They participate in different categories, viz Cricket, polo, Basketball, Football, Volleyball
and Swimming in different days of a week from Monday to Saturday. There is no
competition on Sunday. Two of them are the players of team T1 and two of them are the
players of team T4.

• T participates in Volleyball but he is neither from team T2 nor from T1.

• P is from team T1 but participates neither on Thursday nor on Wednesday.

• Neither U nor Q participates either in Basketball or in Football.

• Polo competition is held on Tuesday.

• Persons participating in Swimming and Basketball are from team T1 and T3 respectively.

• R participates in Cricket on Friday and he is from team T2 but U does not participate on
Tuesday.

P participates in which of the following categories?

A. Cricket

B. Football

C. Swimming

D. Volleyball

ANSWERS

1. C

2. A
3. D

Correct Answer : Elam

Explanation : Elam is daughter of Chaman who is daughter of Aman.

4. A

Correct Answer : Dalam

Explanation : Dalam is son of Bittu who is son of Fawad and son-in-law of Hamman.

5. B

Correct Answer : Daughter – in – law

Explanation : Ghumman is wife of Aman’s son, hence daughter-in-law.

6. D

Correct Answer : ba

Explanation :
7. B

Correct Answer : Either ‘research’ or ‘article’

Explanation :

8. C

Correct Answer : iq fr

Explanation :
9. D

Correct Answer : re

Explanation:

10. C

Correct Answer : A < B = C ≤ D

Explanation : From the expression A < B = C ≤ D, A < D will be definitely true.

11. C

Correct Answer : if neither I nor II is true

Explanation :
12. D

Correct Answer : if both I and II are true

Explanation :

13. B

Correct Answer : Hammer

Explanation : Here all are sharp edged and having a cutting action except Hammer.

14. D

Correct Answer : Building: Tap

Explanation : Clearly in all the pairs except (d), second requires the first to function.

15. D

Correct Answer : 295.875

Explanation : The given series is × 1.5 +1.5, × 2.5 + 2.5, × 3.5 + 3.5, × 4.5 + 4.5.

16. C

Correct Answer : 2

Explanation : The series is (16−7)×1=9,(9−6)×2=6, (6−5)×3=3,(3−4)×4=−4.

17. A

Correct Answer : 1725

Explanation : The series is×1+1,×2+2^2,×3 +3^2, 4+4^2,× 5+5^2.

18. D
Correct Answer : T3

Explanation :

19. A

Correct Answer : Monday

Explanation :

20. B

Correct Answer : Football

Explanation :
 VERBAL REASONING 2

A UK based organisation is developing a process to use fly ash, a by-product from burning
coal in power stations, to produce glass spheres that can be used as a filler in a range of
structural parts. This has been heralded as the modern equivalent of the philosopher’s
stone – a method of converting virtually valueless waste materials into eco-minerals that
can be used in various modern industries. Fly ash mainly consists of oxides of silicon and
aluminium derived from the materials found in coal. For every one tonne of coal used in
power stations, some 150 kg of fly ash is created.

1. The constituent parts of fly ash include materials that emanate from coal.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

2.The coal burned in power stations produces vast amounts of waste materials.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

3.A relatively small amount of fly ash is produced in proportion to the magnitude of coal
burned in power stations.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

4. Fly ash is currently being used to produce glass spheres.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

5. Until recently, fly ash was considered a valuable product.

ATrue
BFalse

CCannot Say

When giving feedback it is essential to make it clear and meaningful to the receiver. The
more general the comment, whether positive or negative, the more likely it is to be
misunderstood. One of the most difficult elements to achieve is the process of giving
negative information in a helpful manner. Substituting clear specific examples for vague
generalities is the solution. A recipient can more readily accept criticism of some specific
behaviour in a specific situation but finds it much harder to accept criticism of his personal
traits and general characteristics.

6. Positive feedback is always well received.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

7. Semantic clarity is a key factor when giving feedback.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

8. Vagueness is one of the pitfalls in the feedback process.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

9. As long as feedback is clear, it will always be helpful.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

10. It is easier to accept criticism when it is given in a gentle manner.

ATrue
BFalse

CCannot Say

Business performance has proven difficult to measure. Whilst some industry sectors find
productivity to be the best measure, it does not have resonance with all employers. Some
argue that any measure in isolation is insufficient and combining a number of different
measures is more likely to reflect reality. Employers also value measures tailored to their
sector. Innovation and Quality are the key factors for some employers. Customer
satisfaction is particular important for service industries, whilst manufacturing industries
favour productivity figures. Multiple variables could influence results, for example, the
strength of demand, as well as market conditions.

11. Market conditions are the strongest influence on business performance.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

12. Productivity is the best way of measuring business performance.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

13. Dissatisfied customers equal poor business performance.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

14. Using a variety of business performance measures is generally accepted to be more

accurate than just one.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

15. Employers favour an approach specific to their industry sector.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

Research shows that the nuclear family is set to make a comeback as fathers are taking a
more equal share in raising children. This revival is being driven by women achieving
greater equality in the workplace, and by better-educated parents deciding to focus their
lives on their children. The findings run counter to reports claiming British society is
crumbling, however the researchers acknowledge that the return of the nuclear family will
mask a growing polarisation in society. Households that do not stay together will be
increasingly likely to fall victim to poverty, benefit dependency and unhappiness.

16. The nuclear family is a contemporary concept.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

17. Women’s equality in the workplace is the main driver behind equality at home.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

18. Nuclear families are less likely to be prey to straightened circumstances than their one-
parent counterparts.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

19. As time goes on there is likely to be little differentiation between single parent families
and those with two parents.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say
Experts say that current unemployment growth, allied to wage freezes and tax rises, as well
as a rise in average mortgage rates, will force a fall in house prices, in the absence of
greater demand. However, low interest rates, in combination with a shortage of supply in
the new-build sector, will serve to mitigate these circumstances.

20. Lowering interest rates is the key to stimulating growth in the housing market.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

ANSWERS

1. Correct Answer - A

Explanations

The penultimate sentence states that fly ash mainly consists of elements from materials
found in coal. Therefore the statement is true.

2.Correct Answer - C

Explanations

The passage gives no information regarding how much waste the coal burned in power
stations produces. Therefore, you cannot say whether the statement is true or false based
on the information contained in the passage.

3.Correct Answer - A

Explanations

The final sentence states that for every tonne of coal used only about 150kg of fly ash is
created. Therefore, the statement is true.

4.Correct Answer - B

Explanations

The first sentence states that this process is currently being developed, indicating that it is
not yet in use. Therefore, the statement is false.

5. Correct Answer - B

Explanations
The passage describes the process of using fly ash as a method of converting virtually
valueless waste materials into eco-minerals, indicating that fly ash is not considered a
valuable product. Therefore, the statement is false.

6. Correct Answer - C

Explanations

The passage gives no information regarding how positive feedback is received. Therefore,
you cannot say whether the statement is true or false, based on the information contained
in the passage.

7. Correct Answer - A

Explanations

The first sentence states that when giving feedback it is essential to make it clear and
meaningful to the receiver. Therefore, the statement is true.

8. Correct Answer - A

Explanations

The passage states that the more general the comment, the more likely it is to be
misunderstood and that the solution is to substitute clear specific examples for vague
generalities. Therefore, the statement is true.

9. Correct Answer - B

Explanations

The passage states that feedback needs to be specific as well as clear in order to be helpful.
Consequently, clarity alone will not always be helpful. Therefore, the statement is false.

10. Correct Answer - C

Explanations

The passage does not specify the manner in which critical feedback is best given. Therefore,
you cannot say whether the statement is true or false, based on the information contained
in the passage.

11. Correct Answer - C

Explanations
The passage does not state how strong the influence of market conditions is, compared
with other influential variables. Therefore, you cannot say whether the statement is true or
false, based on the information contained in the passage.

12. Correct Answer - B

Explanations

The passage states that whilst manufacturing industries favour the productivity method, it
does not have resonance with all employers. Consequently, productivity cannot be
described as the best way of measuring business performance. Therefore, the statement is
false.

13. Correct Answer - C

Explanations

The passage states that customer satisfaction is important to the service industries but
gives no information about whether dissatisfied customers necessarily lead to poor
business performance. Therefore, you cannot say whether the statement is true or false,
based on the information contained in the passage.

14. Correct Answer - B

Explanations

The passage states that only some argue that combining a number of different measures is
more likely to reflect reality. Consequently, it is not generally accepted that employing a
variety of measures is more accurate. Therefore, the statement is false.

15. Correct Answer - A

Explanations

The passage states that employers value measures tailored to their sector. Therefore, the
statement is true.

16. Correct Answer - B

Explanations

The first sentence states that the nuclear family is set to make a comeback. It logically
follows that it is a concept that has been prevalent in the past and consequently is not
modern. Therefore, the statement is false.

17. Correct Answer - C

Explanations

The passage states that women achieving greater equality in the workplace is one of the
drivers but does not specify whether it is the main one. Therefore, you cannot say whether
the statement is true or false, based on the information contained in the passage.

18. Correct Answer - A

Explanations

The final sentence states that households that do not stay together are increasingly likely to
fall victim to poverty, implying that one-parent families are more likely to be prey to
straightened circumstances. Therefore, the statement is true.

19. Correct Answer - B

Explanations

The passage states that researchers acknowledge that there is a growing polarisation in
society between households that stay together and those that do not, indicating that as time
goes on there will be more differentiation between single and two parent families, not less.
Therefore, the statement is false.

20. Correct Answer - C

Explanations

The passage states that low interest rates is one of the factors that will mitigate a fall in
house prices, however it gives no information about which is the key factor to stimulating
growth. Therefore, you cannot say whether the statement is true or false, based on the
information contained in the passage.
VERBAL REASONING / GENERAL KNOWLEGDE PAPER 3 (for Dangote Group)

1. Pointing to a girl, Mark said, “she is the daughter of the only sister of my father”. How is
Mark related to the girl?

A. Brother

B. Sister

C. Not relevant

D. Cousin

2. XYZ, ABC, UVW, DEF, , GHJ

A. PQR

B. JKL

C. MNO

D. RST

3. From 2001 to 2014 the total electricity use in Nigeria dropped by 18%. However, the use
of alternatives grew by more than 50%, as did the gross national product - which is the
total value of all goods and services produced by a nation.

If the statements are true, then which of the following must also be true?

A. In 2014 alternative energy was seen as having a larger proportion of the energy sector

B. Most of the energy used in this country in 2014 was alternative energy

C. Energy needs in the country changed in later years due to advancement in technology

D. From 2001 to 2014 there was an increase in the proportion of energy that consisted of
alternative energy source

4. The average weight of 45 passenger on board an aircraft is 50 kg. If the weight of 5

members of the crew is added, the average is reduced by half kilogram . What is the
average weight of the crew members?

A. 56

B. 40

C. 45
D. 60

ABC corporation, a large software developer, is involved in the creation and sales of custom
billing software for companies. The figure above shows their quarterly sales figures for the
last four years. The company's profit is its total sales minus the cost of pay for sales people
and typical business costs.

5. If salesperson earn 10% of their sales in pay and typical business costs account for 20%
of the value of each sale, how much more profit was earned in 2010 than in 2007?

A. $4.0m

B. $4.2m

C. $5.0m

D. $6.0m

E. $6.4m

6. If A,B and C together can finish a piece of work in 4 Days , A alone in 12 days and B in 18
Days, then C alone can do it in

A. 21 days

B. 15 days

C. 12 days

D. 9 days
7. The ratio of investments of two partners P and Q is 7 : 5 and the ratio of their profits is 7 :
10. If P invested the money for months , Find for how much time did Q invest the money.

A. 7 months

B. 10 months

C. 9 months

D. 11 months

8. 3, 5, 9, 15, 25, 41 , 67, ?

A. 108

B. 52

C. 110

D. 111

9. Despite increases in the miles traveled by the average cyclist in recent years, the increase
in bicycle sales over the last 5 years has meant a corresponding increase in cycle accidents.
This increase is especially marked among teenagers and young children. Last year, 45% of
all bicycle casualties were under 14years of age and another 20% under 20years of age.
The provisional figures for this year show some improvement, fact remains that the
number of cyclists of all ages injured each year is unacceptably high.

Bicycle accidents are more a function of the average distance traveled than the number of
cycles on the road

A. True

B. false

C. Cannot say

Experts say that current unemployment growth, allied to wage freezes and tax rises, as well
as a rise in average mortgage rates, will force a fall in house prices, in the absence of
greater demand. However, low interest rates, in combination with a shortage of supply in
the new-build sector, will serve to mitigate these circumstances.

10.House prices are likely to weaken in the current climate.

A. True
B. False

C. Cannot Say

11.Too many new houses are being built compared to the number of potential buyers.

A. True

B. False

C. Cannot Say

12.The greater the rise in unemployment, the greater the fall in house prices.

A. True

B. False

C. Cannot Say

13.All other things being equal, wage rises and falling tax rates are likely to stimulate
demand in the housing market.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

Effective forecasts of staffing needs can be achieved by combining an internal membership

audit of an organisation with a review of the external labour market and the corporate
strategic plan. The degree of required skill and experience determines where firms look for
talent as campus recruiting, newspaper advertising, professional networks, employment
agencies and executive search firms yield different pools of candidates. Recruiter
knowledge of the employing firm is paramount in order to give accurate information,
deliver realistic job previews and convey appropriate employment expectations.

14.The method of recruitment selected depends upon the level of candidate sought.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

15.The most successful firms use multiple methods of recruitment.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

Scientists have long known that the Earth’s gravity varies all over its surface. Measuring
these changes could give insights into the planet’s inner workings. However, designing an
instrument capable of measuring them, which would also survive the rigours of blast-off
has until now proved impossible. The Goce probe - Gravity field and steady state Ocean
Circulation Explorer, has recently been launched. It will map the variations in gravitational
pull, showing how gravity diverges from the average in different parts of the world.

16.The Earth’s gravity makes falling bodies accelerate at a standard speed.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

17.Prior to the launch of Goce, measuring the tiny anomalies in Earth’s gravity was
unachievable.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

18.Mountain ranges and ocean trenches affect the Earth’s pulling power.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

19.Data collected by Goce will enhance scientific knowledge of the Earth’s inner workings.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say
20.A major obstacle to Goce’s design was to build a probe which was robust enough to
endure the ordeal of its launch.

ATrue

BFalse

CCannot Say

ANSWERS

1. D

2. D

3. B

4. C

Total weight of 45 passenger = 45 x 50 = 2250 kg

Total weight of 45 passenger and 5 crews = 50 x 49.5 = 2475 kg

Total weight of 5 crews = 2475-2250 = 225kg

Average weight of 5 crews = 225/5 = 45kg.

5. A

6. D

7. B

8. D

9. B

10.Correct Answer - A

Explanations

The passage states that the current unemployment growth, wage freezes, tax rises and
rising mortgage rates will force a fall in house prices. Therefore, the statement is true.

11.Correct Answer - B
Explanations

The passage states that there is a shortage of supply in the new-build sector, indicating that
there are too few houses being built compared to the potential demand. Therefore, the
statement is false.

12.Correct Answer - C

Explanations

The first sentence states that unemployment growth is only one of several factors that
influence house prices. Consequently, it is not possible to tell whether the relationship
between the two is directly proportional. Therefore, you cannot say whether the statement
is true or false, based on the information contained in the passage.

13.Correct Answer - A

Explanations

The passage states that wage freezes and tax rises will contribute to a fall in house prices in
the absence of greater demand. It logically follows that if nothing else changed, but wages
rise and tax rates fall, this will have the opposite effect and increase demand. Therefore, the
statement is true.

14.Correct Answer - A

Explanations

The passage states that the degree of required skill and experience determines where firms
look for talent. Therefore, the statement is true.

15.Correct Answer - C

Explanations

The passage contains no information about the success rates of firms relating to multiple or
single methods of recruitment. Therefore, you cannot say based upon the information
contained in the passage of text.

16.Correct Answer - B

Explanations

The passage states that the Earth’s gravity varies all over its surface. Consequently, the
speed of falling bodies cannot be standard. Therefore, the statement is false.
17.Correct Answer - A

Explanations

The passage states that designing an instrument capable of measuring the changes in the
Earth’s gravity has until now proved impossible. Therefore, the statement is true.

18.Correct Answer - C

Explanations

The passage does not contain any information about what affects the Earth’s pulling power.
Therefore, you cannot say based upon the information contained in the passage of text.

19.Correct Answer - C

Explanations

The passage does not make any reference to scientific knowledge being enhanced as a
result of data collected by Goce. Therefore you cannot say whether the statement is true or
false, based upon the information contained in the passage.

20.Correct Answer - A

Explanations

The passage states that designing an instrument, which would survive the rigours of blast-
off, has until now proved impossible. Therefore, the statement is true.
 DANGOTE NUMERICAL REASONING TEST 1

1. Approximately how many individuals were actively seeking a job in 2007?

A490,976

B597,710

C896,565

D2,303,384

ECannot Say

2.Approximately how many individuals on 'Jobsearch' benefits in 2008 were fraudulently

claiming benefits?

A256,161

B448,282

C1,686,396

D2,134,678

ECannot Say

3.If we assume that the total number of claimants not actively seeking a job in 2007 was
four times the number of claimants who found a job in 2008, what was the number of total
claimants in 2007?

A18,297
B768,484

C1,214,205

D1,829,724

ECannot Say

4.If the number of individuals who found a job in 2007 was half that of those actively
seeking jobs in 2008, how many more individuals were fraudulently claiming in 2008 than
in 2007?

A172,416

B275,866

C298,855

D448,282

E597,710

5.The average cost to Jobsearch per individual in the 'Other' category is 372 Euros
(EUR372) and this cost has been constant since 2007. Assuming the same number of total
claimants in both 2007 and 2008, how much less (than 2008) did the individuals in the
'Other' category cost Jobsearch in 2007?

A213,468 EUR

B405,589 EUR

C71,469,019 EUR

D79,410,022 EUR

E150,879,041 EUR
6.Which year saw the largest amount of money spent on buying houses in the UK?

A2005

B2004

C2003

D2002

E2001

7.What was the approximate amount of money spent on buying houses for the year 2004?
Give your answer to the nearest million.

A£16,500 million

B£19,800 million

C£160,500 million

D£198,000 million

ECannot Say

8.If the percentage increase in the average price per home between 2003 and 2004
continued from 2004 to 2005, what would the average price per home sold in 2005 be?

A£19,470

B£165,000

C£194,700
D£16,500,000

E£19,470,000

9.What was the percentage decrease in average monthly sales from 2004 to 2005?

A15%

B17%

C20%

D22%

E25%

10.What was the ratio between the average number of sales per month and the average
price per home in 2003?

A14:10

B7:5

C4:3

D3:4

E5:7

11.If the decline in the average number of sales per calendar month observed between
2004 and 2005 continued at this rate, in what year would the average number of sales per
year be equal to 120,000?

A2006

B2007

C2008

D2009

E2010
12.What was the difference in the combined Economic Index for the 5 countries between
Q2 '07 and Q3 '08?

A23

B22

C21

D20

E19

13.What was the (approximate) combined Economic Index, for all 5 countries, mid way
between Q1 08 and Q2 08?

A22

B29

C35

D39

E45

14.Which country did not experience a decline in its Economic Index over 2007 and 2008?

AAwastan

BEndlistan

CPoturago
DKendezuela

EElcanland

15.Between which 2 consecutive quarters did the combined Economic Index for all five
countries remain constant?

AQ2 2007 and Q3 2007

BQ3 2007 and Q4 2007

CQ4 2007 and Q1 2008

DQ1 2008 and Q2 2008

EQ2 2008 and Q3 2008

16.Which country experienced the greatest increase in its Economic Index between Q1 of
2007 and Q1 of 2008?

AAwastan

BEndlistan

CPoturago

DKendezuela

EElcanland

17.Which one of the countries experienced the least improvement in its Economy over the
2 years?

AAwastan

BEndlistan

CPoturago

DKendezuela

EElcanland

18.What was the average Economic Index for each country, in Q1 of 2008?

A5.3

B7.3
C9.3

D11.3

ECannot Say

19.What is the combined increase in Economic Index for the two countries which
experienced the greatest economic growth over the 2 years?

A12.5

B10

C9

D7

E6.5

20.After which quarter was the increase in the combined Economic Index (of all five
countries), the lowest?

AQ1 2007

BQ2 2007

CQ3 2007

DQ4 2007

EQ1 2008

ANSWERS

1. Correct Answer - E

Explanations

Step 1

The total number of claimants in 2007 is ‘Unknown’. Therefore there is no way to

determine the total number of individuals who were actively seeking a job.

2. Correct Answer - B

Explanations
Step 1

Establish what 21% (Fraudulent Claims) of 2,134,678 (Total Claimants) is:

(2,134,678 / 100) x 21 = 448,282

3. Correct Answer - D

Explanations

Step 1

In 2008, 9% of claimants found work. First establish how many that represents:

(2,134,678 / 100) x 9 = 192,121

Step 2

The total number of claimants not actively seeking work was 4 times 192,121:

192,121 x 4 = 768,484

Step 3

The total number of those not actively seeking work in 2007 was 42% of the total
claimants.

Therefore 768,484 = 42% of total claimants.

To determine the total number (100%) of claimants, divide 768,484 by 42 and multiply the
answer by 100:

(768,484 / 42) x 100 = 1,829,724

4. Correct Answer - A

Explanations

Step 1

Total number of those who found a job in 2007 was half those seeking jobs in 2008:

Total Claimants in 2008 = 2,134,678

Those actively seeking work in 2008 = 28% of 2,134,678

(2,134,678 / 100) x 28 = 597,710

Half of those seeking work = 597,710 / 2 = 298,855

Therefore, total number who found a job in 2007 = 298,855

Step 2

To establish how many were fraudulently claiming in 2007 you need to establish the total
number of claimants in 2007 and then establish what 12% (fraudulent claimants) was.

We know from step 1 that the total number who found a job in 2007 = 298,855. This
represents 13% of the total claimants.

Therefore 100% of total claimants = (298,855 / 13) x100 = 2,298,884

The fraudulent claimants were 12% of 2,298,884

(2,298,884 / 100) x 12 = 275,866

Step 3

To establish how many more were fraudulently claiming in 2008 than in 2007 subtract the
2007 figure from the 2008 figure:

448,282 – 275,866 = 172,416

5. Correct Answer - C

Explanations

Step 1

Total cost for both 2008 and 2007 was the same because the total number of claimants was
the same.

Therefore total costs = 2,134,678 x 372 EUR = 794,100,216 EUR

Step 2

However, in 2007 there were 10% of total claimants in the other category whereas in 2008
there were 19% of claimants.

Therefore:

2007 - Costs of Other (10%) = 10% of 794,100,216 EUR

(794,100,216 / 100) x 10 = 79,410,022

2008 - Costs of Other (19%) = 10% of 794,100,216 EUR

(794,100,216 / 100) x 19 = 150,879,041

Step 3

Calculate how much less 2007 was compared to 2008:

150,879,041 – 79,410,022 = 71,469,019

6. Correct Answer - B

Explanations

Step 1

Establish how much money was spent on buying houses each month by multiplying the
average number of sales per month by the average price per home:

Example – 2004

100,000 x 165,000 = 16,500,000,000

7. Correct Answer - D

Explanations

Step 1

Sales per year 2004 is (100,000 sales per month x 12 months) x £165,000 = £198,000
million.

8. Correct Answer - C

Explanations

Step 1

First establish the % increase from 03-04:

a. Establish the difference between 03 (£140,000) and 04 (£165,000)

165,000 – 140,000 = £25,000

b. Now establish what 25,000 is as a percentage of 140,000

(25,000 / 140,000) x 100 = 17.9%

Step 2
Now establish what the average house price would be in 2005 if the increase from 2004
was 17.9%.

a. (165,000 / 100) x 17.9 = 29,464

b. 29,464 + 165,000 = 194,464

9. Correct Answer - A

Explanations

Step 1

First establish the difference between 2004 and 2005:

100,000 – 85,000 = 15,000

Step 2

Now establish what 15,000 is as a percentage of 100,000:

(15/ 100,000) x 100 = 15

10. Correct Answer - E

Explanations

Step 1

First establish the initial ratio:

2003 Average house sales (100,000): Average House Price (140,000)

100,000:140,000

Step 2

Simplify by dividing both by 10,000

10:14

Step 3

Simplify further by dividing both by 2

5:7

11. Correct Answer - E

Explanations

Step 1

120,000 sales per year = 10,000 sales per month

2004 – 100,000

2005 – 85,000

2006 – 70,000

2007 – 55,000

2008 – 40,000

2009 – 25,000

2010 – 10,000

12. Correct Answer - C

Explanations

Step 1

Add together the figures of all five countries for Q2 07 and Q3 08:

Q2 07 = 21

Q3 08 = 42

Step 2

Now subtract Q2 07 from Q3 08:

42 – 21 = 21

13. Correct Answer - D

Explanations

Step 1

Establish the numerical scores at the midpoint between Q1 08 and Q2 08:

From top to bottom: 11 + 8.5 + 7 + 6.5 + 5.5 = 39

14. Correct Answer - D

Explanations

Step 1

Look for the line which does NOT drop at all.

Purple Line = Kendezuela

15. Correct Answer - E

Explanations

Step 1

Add together the totals for each of the 5 countries for each quarter:

Example: Q1 07

End = 6

Pot = 4.5

Awa = 3.5

Ken = 2.5

Elc = 1.5

6 + 4.5 + 3.5 + 2.5 + 1.5 = 18.0

Step 2

When all are added together you will see that Q2 08 and Q3 08 are both 42.0

16. Correct Answer - E

Explanations

Step 1

For each country subtract the Q1 07 figure from the Q1 08 Figure:

Example – Elcanland

7.5 – 1.5 = 6

When all are completed, the country with the greatest increase is Elcanland

17. Correct Answer - C

Explanations

Step 1

For each country subtract the Q1 07 figure from the Q4 08 figure:

Example – Poturago

6.0 – 4.5 = 1.5

When all are completed it becomes apparent that the least gains were made by Poturago

18. Correct Answer - B

Explanations

Step 1

Add together the figures of all 5 countries at Q1 08 and divide the answer by 5

10.5 + 7 + 5 + 6.5 + 7.5 = 36.5

36.5 / 5 = 7.3

19. Correct Answer - A

Explanations

Step 1

For each country subtract the Q1 07 figure from the Q4 08 figure

Example – Poturago

6.0 – 4.5 = 1.5

When all are completed it becomes apparent that the two largest gains were 7.5
(Elcanland) and 5.0 (Endlistan)

Step 2

Add together these two scores:

7.5 + 5 = 12.5

20. Correct Answer - A

Explanations
Step 1

Add together the totals for each of the 5 countries for each quarter:

Example – Q1 07

End = 6

Pot = 4.5

Awa = 3.5

Ken = 2.5

Elc = 1.5

6 + 4.5 + 3.5 + 2.5 + 1.5 = 18.0

Step 2

When all are added together you will note that Q1 07 is the lowest total: 18.0
NUMERICAL REASONING TEST 2

1. What percentage of all cars across the 5 cities, belong to Porsini?

A33%

B27%

C20%

D13%

E6%

2. What is the ratio of Medium CO2 producing cars in Feltar to High CO2 producing cars in
Bertif?

A1:4

B2:4

C3:4

D4:1

E4:2

3. What is the percentage difference between the total number of cars in Solendi and the
total number of cars in Porsini?

A10%

B26%
C42%

D62%

E78%

4. What percentage of vehicles in Solendi have high CO2 emissions?

A20%

B30%

C40%

D50%

E60%

5.Road tax for a high CO2 producing car, in these cities, costs $453 (US dollars) per year.
Approximately, what is the average total amount of money spent on road tax, for high CO2
producing cars, per city?

A$151,546

B$4,530,000

C$6,865,034

D$13,730,068

E$68,650,338

6.In 2007, what was the approximate ratio of mortgage approvals in the UK to Germany?
A1:2

B2:3

C3:4

D2:4

E4:5

7.Which country had the greatest number of mortgage approvals across the 5 years?

AUK

BUSA

CFrance

DItaly

EGermany

8.What was the total number of mortgage approvals for all countries combined, in millions,
in the years 2004 to 2009 inclusive?

A3,160,000

B31,600

C316

D3.16

E0.03

9.If company profit per sale in February was £223.97, approximately what was the average
cost per sale in the same month? Note: Revenue is equal to the cost plus the profit
A£124

B£256

C£284

D£306

E£328

10.What was the average revenue generated per sale in the first half of the year 2009?

A£256

B£273

C£352

D£488

E£938

11.By what percentage was the sales target for Pentin Distribution missed in the first half
of the year 2009?

A84%

B56%

C44%

D28%

E14%
12.Approximately, what was the total yearly cost (in millions) due to salaries paid to
Finance employees in 2006?

A$0.153 million

B$1.53 million

C$15.3 million

D$153 million

E$1,530 million

13.The number of employees in Finance in 2006 was double the number of employees in
both HR and Finance combined in 2005. How many employees in total were employed by
the company in 2005?

A2,819

B4,523

C7,831

D10,324

E15,663

14.Which year did the company pay out the most in salaries for IT staff? Assume the total
number of employees for 2005 is 10,000.

A2009
B2008

C2007

D2006

E2005

15.What is the percentage difference between the average individual salary paid to a HR
employee in 2008 to the salary paid to a Legal employee in 2007?

A8%

B12%

C36%

D72%

E88%

16.If the trend for total number of employees growing from 2008 to 2009 continues at the
same rate to 2010, approximately how many extra employees would there be in 2010 than
there were in 2009?

A24,300

B24,100

C14,000

D7,800

E2,600

17.What is the percentage difference between the total salaries paid for the IT department
in 2009 to total salaries paid to those in the 'Other' category in 2006?

A84%

B66%

C49%

D32%

E16%
18.If Misbah continued to work for another 7 years at Katscel Org, how many holidays
would she be entitled to in total?

A26

B27

C30

D34

E37

19.What is the ratio of holidays given as standard, at the onset of a career, for Individual
Contributors to Directors?

A1:2

B2:3

C3:2

D3:4

E4:3

20.Assuming a 220 day working year, how many years would a Strategic Leader have to
work before they would be entitled to have one quarter of a working year in holidays?

A10

B20
C25

D35

E40

ANSWERS

1. Correct Answer - D

Explanations

Step 1

Add together all of the three categories (low, medium and high) for each city:

Example – Porsini 23541 + 21365 + 21453 = 66395

Divide the Porsini total (66395) by the overall total of all five cities added together
(509733) and multiply the answer by 100:

(66395 / 509733) x 100 = 13

2.Correct Answer - A

Explanations

Step 1

Establish the initial figures in question and express as a ratio:

13587:54236

Step 2

Now divide each by the smallest value:

1:4

3.Correct Answer - C

Explanations

Step 1

First add together the three categories for each city:

Example – Porsini 23,541 + 21,365 + 21,453 = 66,395

Step 2

Then establish the difference between the totals of the two cities by subtracting the smaller
total from the larger total:

114,713 - 66,359 = 48,354

Step 3

Now divide the difference by the higher city with the highest total of the two (Solendi –
114,713) and multiply the answer by 100:

(48,354 / 114,713) x 100 = 42.2

4.Correct Answer - C

Explanations

Step 1

Divide the High CO2 total by the combined total of the three categories for Solendi and
multiply the answer by 100:

(45842 / 114713) x 100 = 39.9

5.Correct Answer - D

Explanations

Step 1

For each city multiple the High CO2 figure by 453:

Example – Porsini

21453 x 453 = 9718209

Step 2

Add the totals together and divide the answer by the number of cities (5):

68650338 / 5 = 13730068

6.Correct Answer - B

Explanations
Step 1

Establish the initial ratio:

74000:110000

Step 2

Simplify by dividing each by 1000:

74:110

Step 3

Simplify further by dividing both by 2:

37:55

Step 4

Now simplify by dividing both by 10:

3.7:5.5

Step 5

Now round up to the nearest whole numbers:

4:6

Step 6

Now divide both by 2:

2:3

7.Correct Answer - B

Explanations

Step 1

You can establish from the chart that that Germany maintained a consistently high
approval rate which was greater than all the other countries other than USA which had a
far higher approval rate in 2004 and 2005 before dropping off.

Therefore all countries can be immediately eliminated other than Germany and USA.
Step 2

For Germany and for USA add together the yearly mortgage approvals:

Germany = 701000

USA = 708000

Answer is USA

8.Correct Answer - D

Explanations

Step 1

For each country add together the approvals for each year from 2004 to 2009 inclusive:

Example – UK

125,000 + 130,000 + 120,000 + 110,000 + 112,500 + 115,000 = 712,500

Step 2

Then add the totals for each country together.

Step 3

Tip: From the previous question we know that the 2 highest countries are USA and
Germany with 708,000 and 701,000 respectively. Adding these two together gives 1.4
million, this rules out answer E.

If the 2 highest added together only equal 1.4 million and there are only 3 more cities to
consider the total cannot be 316 million or higher. Therefore the answer must be 3.16
million (Answer D).

9. Correct Answer - A

Explanations

Step 1

First establish the total revenue for Feb by establishing what 63% of 68480 equals:

(68480 / 100) x 63 = 43142.40

Step 2
Now establish what the total profit was for Feb by multiplying the ‘profit per sale’ by the
number of sales:

223.97 x 124 = 27772.28

Step 3

Now subtract the total profit from the total revenue to reveal the total costs:

43142.40 – 27772.28 = 15370.12

Step 4

Now divide the total costs by the number of sales to reveal the costs per sale:

15370.12 / 124 = 123.95

10. Correct Answer - C

Explanations

Step 1

Total revenue in first half of 2009 = £329,729

Step 2

Total number of sales in first half of 2009 = 938

Average revenue per sale = £329,729/938 = £352

11.Correct Answer - D

Explanations

Step 1

Add together the monthly revenue targets:

= 457811

Step 2

For each month establish the total revenue by dividing the monthly revenue target by 100
and multiplying the answer by the % achieved:

Example – Jan
(64000 / 100) x 57 = 36480.00

Step 3

Now add together the total revenues for all 6 months:

= 329728.65

Step 4

Now establish the percentage of the target achieved by dividing the total revenue by the
total revenue target (1) and multiply the answer by 100:

(329728.65 / 457811) x 100 = 72%

If 72% was achieved then the target was missed by 28% (100% - 72% = 28%)

12. Correct Answer - D

Explanations

Step 1

First establish how many staff work in Finance by dividing the total number of staff by 100
and multiplying this by the percentage of staff working in finance:

(13452 / 100) x 21 = 2819

Step 2

Now multiply 2819 by the average annual salary for finance:

2819 x 54362 = 153,260,068.50 or $153 million

13. Correct Answer - C

Explanations

Step 1

If the total in Finance in 2006 was double that of HR and finance the previous year we must
first divide the number of employees in finance in 2006 by 2:

2819 / 2 = 1410

Step 2
1410 represents the 2005 HR and Finance departments, each with 3% and 15%
respectively.

Therefore 1410 = 3% + 15%

1410 = 18% of the staff in 2005

Step 3

Now establish what 100% is given that 18% = 1410

(1410 / 18) x 100 = 7831

14. Correct Answer - A

Explanations

Step 1

First establish the staff in IT in each year by dividing the total number of staff by 100 and
multiplying the answer by the percentage working in IT:

Example - 2005

10000 / 100 x 61 = 6100

Step 2

For each year then multiply the number of staff (1) by the average salary of $47400:

Example – 2005

6100 x 47400 = $289,140,000

Step 3

When all years are calculated you can see that the company paid out the most in salaries
for IT staff in 2009

15.Correct Answer - B

Explanations

Step 1

First establish the 2 average salaries:

Legal: 42,741
HR: 37,403

Step 2

Now establish the difference between them:

42,741 – 37,403 = 5,338

Step 3

Now establish what 5,338 is as a percentage of 42,741:

(5,338 / 42,741) x 100 = 12%

16. Correct Answer - E

Explanations

Step 1

First establish the difference between the number of employees in 2008 to 2009

21,745 – 19,456 = 2,289

Step 2

Now establish what 2,289 is as a percentage of the 2008 figure. This will give you the
percentage increase from 2008 to 2009:

(2,289 / 19,456) x 100 = 12%

Step 3

Now establish what a 12% increase will be from 2009:

(21,745 / 100) x 12 = 2,609.40

17. Correct Answer - A

Explanations

Step 1

First establish how many people worked in ‘IT’ and ‘Other’ in 2009 and 2006 respectively:

Example – IT in 2009

Total Employees = 21745

IT = 36%

(21745/100) x 36 = 7828

Step 2

Now establish the total salaries for IT in 2009 and Other in 2006:

Example – IT in 2009

7828 (1) x 47400 (Average Salary) = $371,056,680

Step 3

Subtract the Total Other salaries from the total IT salaries:

371,056,680 – 60,903,318 = 310,153,362

Step 4

Now Establish what $310,153,362 is as a percentage of $371,056,680

(310,153,362 / 371,056,680) x 100 = 84%

18. Correct Answer - B

Explanations

Step 1

Misbah has already worked for 7 years and accrued 3 extra days holiday.

Therefore she began on 20 day holiday per year.

Step 2

If she works for a further 7 years she will have worked a total of 14 years.

If 1 additional day is added for every 2 years worked then:

14 / 2 = 7 extra days

Step 3

She started on 20 days.

20 + 7 = 27 days holiday after 14 years

19. Correct Answer - B

Explanations

Step 1

Individual contributor = 23 days holiday after 7 years

7 years will accrue 3 extra days (7 / 2 = 3.5) (next increment at 8 years)

23 – 3 extra days = 20 days as standard

Director - 31 days after 2 years

2 years will accrue 1 extra day (2/2=1) (next increment at 4 years)

31 – 1 extra day = 30 days as standard

Step 2

Ratio of standard holiday for individual contributor to a director:

20:30

Step 3

Simplify by dividing both by 10:

2:3

20. Correct Answer - E

Explanations

Step 1

First establish what one quarter of 220 is:

220 / 4 = 55

Step 2

A strategic leader of 4 years has 37 days holiday.

4 years will accrue 2 extra days holiday (4 / 2 = 2).

Therefore the standard holiday for a strategic leader is:

37 – 2 = 35 days

Step 3
Now establish the number of extra days required. This is the difference between 55 and 35:

55 – 35 = 20

Step 4

Now establish how many years it will take to accrue 20 extra days.

Multiply the number of years required for 1 extra day by the number of years required:

2 x 20 = 40 years
ABSTRACT REASONING TEST 1 (DANGOTE GROUP)

Question 1

Direction: In the following question, there is a certain relationship between two given
words on one side of (: :) and one word is given on another side (: :) while another word is
to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the
words of the given pair bear. Choose the correct alternative.

King : Throne : : Judge : ?

a. Lawyer

b. Bench

c. Court

d. Trial

Correct Answer : Bench

Explanation : As ‘King’ is related to ‘Judge’, in the same way ‘Throne’ is related to ‘Bench’.

Question 2

Direction: In the following question, there is a certain relationship between two given
words on one side of (: :) and one word is given on another side (: :) while another word is
to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the
words of the given pair bear. Choose the correct alternative.

Wisdom : Folly : : Massive : ?

a. Huge

b. Enormous

c. Tiny

d. Giant

Feedback

Correct Answer : Tiny

Explanation : ‘Tiny’ is the antonym of ‘Massive’ in the same way as ‘Folly’ is the antonym of
‘Wisdom’.
Question 3

Direction: In the following question, there is a certain relationship between two given
words on one side of (: :) and one word is given on another side (: :) while another word is
to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the
words of the given pair bear. Choose the correct alternative.

Canyon: Gulf : : Rain : ?

a. Storm

b. Water

c. River

d. Stream

Correct Answer : Storm

Explanation : Second is larger version of the first.

Question 4

Direction: The following question consist of two words each that have a certain
relationship with each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the letter pair
that has the same relationship as the original pair of words.

Identity : Anonymity

a. Flaw : Perfection

b. Careless : Mistake

c. Truth : Sincerity

d. Fear : Happiness

Correct Answer : Flaw : Perfection

Explanation : Second is the state of lack of first.

Question 5

Direction: The following question consist of two words each that have a certain
relationship with each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the letter pair
that has the same relationship as the original pair of words.
Plaintiff : Defendant

a. Judge : Jury

b. Court : Law

c. Attorney: Lawyer

d. Injured : Accused

Correct Answer : Injured : Accused

Explanation : As ‘Injured’ is for ‘Plaintiff’, similarly ‘Accused’ is for ‘Defendant’.

Question 6

Direction: In the following question, three alternatives are same in a certain way out of four
and so form a group. Find the odd word that does not belong to the group.

a. Lawyer

b. Goldsmith

c. Professor

d. Doctor

Correct Answer : Goldsmith

Explanation : Only Goldsmith specializes in his work. All other are professions.

Question 7

Direction: In the following question, three alternatives are same in a certain way out of four
and so form a group. Find the odd word that does not belong to the group.

a. Sky

b. Star

c. Planet

d. Comet

Correct Answer : Sky

Explanation : All other items belong to the same class.

Question 8

Direction: In the following given number series, what will come in place of question mark?

In the following question, some groups of letters are given, all of which, except one, share a
common similarity while one is different. Choose the odd one out .

a. Flower: Petal

b. Triangle : Angle

c. Cover : Page

d. Table : Leg

Correct Answer : Cover : Page

Explanation : In all other pairs, second is a part of the first.

Question 9

Direction: What should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following
alphanumeric series?

CO3KP, DO4KQ, EO5KR, ?

a. FO7KS

b. FO6KP

c. FO6KT

d. FO6KS

Correct Answer : FO6KS

Explanation : C→+1D→+1E→+1FO→O→O→O3→+14→+15→+16K→K→K→KP→Q→R→S∴ ?
= FO6KS

Question 10

Direction: What should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following
alphanumeric series?

76 XW 67, 75 UT 57, 74 RQ 47, ?, 72 LK 27

a. 73 ON 37
b. 73 PO 37

c. 73 RP 37

d. 73 NO 37

Correct Answer : 73 ON 37

Question 11

Direction: What should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following
alphanumeric series?

P1F, R2E, T6D, V24C, ?

a. X120B

b. X44B

c. Z88B

d. X66B

Correct Answer : X120B

Explanation : Pattern of given alpha – numeric series is as follows

Question 12

Direction: In the following given number series, what will come in place of question mark?

2 2 4 ? 10 16 26

a. 46

b. 6

c. 26

d. 12

Correct Answer : 6

Explanation : The series is:

2 + 2 = 4,

2 + 4 = 6,
4 + 6 = 10,

6 + 10 = 16.

Question 13

Direction: In the following given number series, what will come in place of question mark?

2100 ? 262.5 131.25 32.81

a. 1050

b. 1260

c. 2140

d. 623

Correct Answer : 1050

Explanation : The series is:

2100÷ 2 = 1050

1050 ÷ 4 = 262.5

262.5 ÷ 2 = 131.25

131.25 ÷ 4 = 32.81

Question 14

If in a certain code language ‘NAME’ is written as ‘OYPA’, then how will ‘TEAR’ be coded in
that language?

a. UCDN

b. UCND

c. UNCD

d. UDCN

Correct Answer : UCDN

Explanation : As,
N−→+ 1OA−→− 2YM−→+ 3PE−→− 4ASimilarly,T−→+ 1UE−→− 2CA−→+ 3DR−→− 4N∴
TEAR=UCDN
Question 15

If in a certain code language ‘ARIHANT’ is written as ‘BTLLFTA’, then how will ‘MODESTY’
be written in that code?

a. NGIQXFZ

b. NGFQIXZ

c. NQGIXZF

d. NGQIXZF

Correct Answer : NQGIXZF

Question 16

In a certain code language, ‘wee tuk lic’ means ‘hot and cold’, ‘inn bic ro’ means ‘some one
else’ and ‘pur tuk ro’ means ‘one and only’. Which of the following would mean ‘some hot’?

a. lic bic

b. lic wee

c. inn wee

d. Cannot be determined

Correct Answer : Cannot be determined

Explanation : wee tuk lic → hot and cold … (i)

Inn bic ro → some one else … (ii)

Pur tuk ro → one and only … (iii)

From equations (i) and (iii), we get

tuk → and

From equations (ii) and (iii), we get

ro → one

pur → only

But it’s impossible to find the codes for ‘some’, ‘hot’, ‘cold’ and ‘else’.
Question 17

Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the given question:

In a certain code language,

‘Sita like know Nitin’ is written as ‘ma co he mx,

‘Nitin is a good employee’ is written as ‘mx mh la sa ox’,

‘Sachin know Nitin’ is written as ‘mx he kl’ and

'like is employee of Sachin’ is written as ‘kl mh co ze ox’.

What does the code ‘la’ stand for in the given code language?

a. Nitin

b. is

c. a

d. Either (c) or (d)

Correct Answer : Either (c) or (d)

Explanation :

Words Nitin Know Sachin Like of is employee a good

sa or

Codes mx he kl co ze mh or ox mh or ox la sa or la

Question 18

Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the given question:

In a certain code language,

‘Sita like know Nitin’ is written as ‘ma co he mx,

‘Nitin is a good employee’ is written as ‘mx mh la sa ox’,

‘Sachin know Nitin’ is written as ‘mx he kl’ and

'like is employee of Sachin’ is written as ‘kl mh co ze ox’.

What is the code for ‘employee’?

a. kl

b. ox

c. mh

d. Either (b) or (C)

Correct Answer : Either (b) or (C)

Explanation :

Words Nitin Know Sachin Like of is employee a good

sa or

Codes mx he kl co ze mh or ox mh or ox la sa or la

Question 19

Direction: In the following questions, some groups of letters are given, all of which, except
one, share a common similarity while one is different. Choose the odd one out.

a. Dagger

b. Hammer

c. Knife

d. Sword

Correct Answer : Hammer

Explanation : Here all are sharp edged and having a cutting action except Hammer.

Question 20

Direction: In the following questions, some groups of letters are given, all of which, except
one, share a common similarity while one is different.Choose the odd one out.

a. Oil: Lamp

b. Power: Machine

c. Oxygen: Life

d. Building: Tap
INDUCTIVE/DEDUCTIVE REASONING 1

QUESTION 1
Statement: Engineers are better than doctors
Doctors are smarter than teachers
Conclusion I: Engineers are smarter than everyone else
II. Teachers are just as smart as engineers
A. Neither conclusion I and II follows
B. Either conclusion I or II follows
C. Only conclusion I follows
D. Only conclusion II follows
Answer: A

QUESTION 2.
AOM, CRP, EUS
A. GMV
B. FWV
C. GXV
D. FXW
Answer: C

QUESTION 3
Which word does not belong with the others?
A. Silverback
B. Orangutan
C. Neanderthal
D. Gorilla
Answer: C

QUESTION 4
Identify the next order in the series … OP2, RS3, TY1, YZ2, XY4, ….?
 A. Z5
B. EF5
C. BH1
D. DH3
Answer: C

QUESTION 5
A26, D23, H19,
Complete the series
A. C13
B. J17
C. F22
D. N25
Answer: B
Hint: Everything must add up to 27. A+26=27, D+23=27 etc

QUESTION 6
D1FG, , F3FG, G4FG, H5FG
A. F3FG
B. G3FG
C. E2FG
D. E3FG
Answer: ,C

QUESTION 7
Statement: four-sided clovers are rare in nature.
Clovers grow all year round
Conclusion I: most clovers are three-sided
II: Clovers are always in season
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Either conclusion I or II follows
 C. Both conclusion I or II follows
D. Only conclusion II follows
Answer: D

QUESTION 8
Statement: Four-wheel drive cars are expensive
Manager love driving four-wheel Drive cars
Conclusion I: Four-wheel drives are mostly SUVs
II: front-wheel drive cars are not driven by managers

A. Only conclusion II follows

B. Only conclusion I follows
C. Either conclusion I or II follow
D. None of the options
Answer: D

QUESTION 9
Look closely at the number series and determine the next one in the series… 23, 26,
29, 50, 32, 35, 55, ….. ?
A. 33
B. 32
C. 58
D. 38
Answer: C

QUESTION 10
Everyone in Allison square goes to a protestant church each Sunday. Those found in
Paddington prefer going to a catholic church instead. Emeka has cousins who come
from Allison to invite him for service every Sunday, but he lives with his parents in
Paddington. Thanksgiving service is next Sunday.
Which of the following statements is true about Emeka?
A. Emeka is going to the catholic church for the thanksgiving service
 B. Emeka is going to the protestant church for the thanksgiving service.
C. Emeka is an atheist
D. Emeka attends the catholic church every Sunday
Answer: D

QUESTION 11
Which of the following does not with the others?
A. Concrete
B. Fixed
C. Intransigent
D. Ephemeral
Answer: D

QUESTION 12
Statements
All cars are useful
Useful cars are expensive
Cars are expensive
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. None of the options
C. Uncertain
D. False
Answer: C

QUESTION 13
Statement: three-wheel Vehicle cannot run above 80MpH
Overhead bridges require vehicles with an average speed of 120 MpH
Conclusion I: Overhead bridge are not meant for three-wheel vehicles
II: some three-wheel vehicles can run at 90MpH when going downhill
 A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Either conclusion I or II follows
C. Only conclusion II follows
D. Neither conclusion I or II follows
Answer: A

QUESTION 14
Some countries in Africa practice democracy.
All democratic republic are capitalists.
Conclusions:
I. Some countries in Africa are capitalist
II. Some capitalist are African countries
III. All African countries practice democracy
IV. All democratic countries are African

A. II and IV only
B. III only
C. I only
D. I and III only
Answer: C

QUESTION 15
Identify the next in the series 44,47,51,56,99,62,69 …?
A. 73
B. 71
C. 77
D. 72
Answer: A

QUESTION 16
Which of the following does not belong with the others?
A. Tape
B. Twig
 C. Rope
D. Line
Answer: B

QUESTION 17
Please identify the next piece in the series
GTAN, WUBD, QRCJ, ……SDEG
A. AYDR
B. DRIO
C. ASEF
D. DEFR
Answer: A

QUESTION 18
Oma is the father of Ada and Efe, if Sam is the husband of Ada what is Oma to Sam?
A. Father-in-law
B. Father
C. Uncle
D. Mother
Answer: A

QUESTION 19
Statement:
I. All actors are rich
II. Some actors are female
III. All actors are Educated
Which of these statements is true?
A. None of the options
B. III
C. II
D. I
Answer: A
QUESTION 20
The need to always find an external cause of failure is something that has been with
man from time immemorial. No one want to admit he/she is the architect of his/her own
failure even if there is evidence to support this. No one likes the tag “Failure:”
Which of the following statements if true serious negates the argument above?
A. Everyone will always find something or someone to attribute failure to
B. Failure can boost motivation to succeed
C. Not everyone is able to attribute a cause for failure to something
D. The cause of failure is always attributed to an external source
Answer: B
INDUCTIVE/DEDUCTIVE REASONING 2

QUESTION 1

The number of circles that A passes through them are

A. 14
B. 12
C. 8
D. 6
Answer: D

QUESTION 2
Every bungalow with an attic in the city has been rented. Mr Ali has 30billion in his
account, and lives in a bungalow. His longtime friend stays in an attic upstate. Every
bungalow is found within an estate.
Which of the following statement is true?
A. Mr Ali and his friend live in the same house
B. The friend of Mr. Ali is not rich
C. Mr Ali and his friend stays in the same estate
D. Mr. Ali does not have an attic
Answer: D
QUESTION 3
BDF, NPR, LNP
A. VXY
B. RTV
C. KNP
D. ORS
Answer: B

QUESTION 4
Given numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Form three – digit numbers
4 must be the first number.
Any number including 4 may appear more than once
How many three – digit numbers are possible?
A. 15
B. 16
C. 9
D. 8
Answer: B

QUESTION 5
An attempted murder has occurred at Aso street. Someone reported seeing a gunman
roaming the street in the early hours of the morning. The police is yet to determine how
many people died during the incident.
Which of the following statement is true
A. The information is not correct
B. The police aren’t sure who died
C. No one died during the incident
D. The witness saw the face of the culprit
Answer: C
QUESTION 6
Pointing to a girl, Mark said, “she is the daughter of the only sister of my father”. How is
Mark related to the girl?
A. Brother
B. Sister
C. Not relevant
D. Cousin
Answer: D

QUESTION 7
Everyone who lives in Porto city works at the plant in city A. Cindy works in the
outsourced admin department that belongs to the plant. Cindy stays with her friend in
city B. Audu work on repairing huge machines.
Which of the following is true?
A. Audu stays at city B
B. Cindy lives in city A
C. None of the options
D. Cindy’s friend does not work at the plant
Answer: C

QUESTION 8
At a cinema, Bello was sitting in seat 127. Kudu was sitting to the right of Bello in seat
128. In the seat to the left of Kudu was Fati. Ada was sitting to the left of Kudu.
Which seat is Ada sitting in?
A. 128
B. 125
C. 126
D. 127
Answer: D

QUESTION 9
If short army officers don’t exist, and there are short security guards, then one of the
following statements is correct.
 A. There are security guards that are army officers
B. None of the options
C. All security guards are army officers
D. An army officer must be a security guard.
Answer: B

QUESTION 10
The cave is an exclusive club. Only good looking men can become members of this
club. Many members of this club are naval ratings. Some of the ratings have been
invited to a birthday bash.
Which of the following is the correct assumption?
A. All good looking men are members of this club
B. Some naval ratings are not good looking
C. Only good looking men have been invited for this party
D. All members of the club have been invited to a party
Answer: B

QUESTION 11
XYZ, ABC, UVW, DEF, , GHJ
A. PQR
B. JKL
C. MNO
D. RST
Answer: D

QUESTION 12
It take 4 men a total of 6days to complete a 1km stretch of road. One man work twice as
hard as the others. Now they have 3men left, as one is reportedly sick. How many days
will these three men take to complete the 1km for the week?
A. 4days
B. 6days
C. 5days
D. 7days
Answer: B
QUESTION 13
If Ali is the son of Quanchi, Quanchi and Yerima are blood sisters. Zainab is the mother
of Yermia, Peter is the son of Zainab, then which of the following is correct?
A. Ali and Peter are cousins
B. Peter and Yerima are related by blood
C. Peter is the uncle of Ali
D. Peter is not part of their family
Answer: C

QUESTION 14
Musicians are generally liberal in nature. Some of them have anxiety issues. People
with anxiety usually turn to drugs and become addicts. Based on these statements,
which of the following is true?
A. None of the above
B. Some musicians may be addicted to drugs
C. Anyone with anxiety problems is an artist
D. People with anxiety problems are liberal
Answer: B

QUESTION 15
Fuego is older than his sister Ashley. Ashley’s sister, Tammy is older than Fuego.
Whenever Ashley visits Fuego accompanied by Tammy, they like to play a game of
LUDO. Ashley tend to win Tammy more than Fuego.
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Tammy hates losing to Ashley
B. The game of LUDO is won based on age
C. Fuego is the oldest of the three
D. Ashley is the youngest of the three
Answer: D

QUESTION 16
There is a man who is married to one wife. He likes to spend a lot of time on his animal
farm on Saturdays and Sundays when he does not go to work. His partner prefers to
spend her time doing little light reading and washing TV. They both seem to enjoy
cooking together. The man has a wife outside.
Which of the following statements is true?
A. The man enjoys cooking with his wife
B. The partner does not like farming.
C. The man enjoys working on the farm
D. The man does not work on weekends because of his wife
Answer: A

QUESTION 17
Angie decides to do an inventory of products at her store and finds out that everything is
in order and none of the goods are missing. She is the inventory manager of this
company, plays in a funky rock band and smokes cigarettes while working on her tasks.
Which information seems out of place in this statement?
A. Plays in a rock band
B. Smokes cigarettes
C. Angie is a manager
D. Angie loves working
Answer:D

QUESTION 18
In the simons family, there are five children. All the ladies were invited to attend a
wedding. The boys in the family are not back from visiting a family. The father is not
back from work. Whi is at home?
Answer:

QUESTION 19
The following has two statements of which both cannot be true, but could both be Which
ctatements are these in the statements
I. All danfo make too much noise
II. Some Danfos are noisy
III. No Danfos make any noise
 IV. Some Danfos do not make a single sound
A. III and IV
B. I and II
C. I and III
D. II and IV
Answer:

QUESTION 20
SCD, TEF, UGH, , WKL
A. CMN
B. UJI
C. VIJ
D. IJT
Answer: C
INDUCTIVE/DEDUCTIVE REASONING 3

QUESTION-1
Statement:
I. Quality has a price tag
II. India is allocating lots of funds to education.
Conclusion:
Quality of education in India would improve soon.
II. Funding alone can enhance quality of education
Read all the conclusion and choose from the option the conclusion (s)that logically
follows from the statement.
A. I only
B. I and II
C. Neither I nor II
D. II only
ANSWER:C

QUESTION-2
Earthworm, vital to the health of the soil, always prefer soil that is wet and humid and
neutral on the acid to alkaline scale. Since decomposition of dead plants makes the top
soil more acidic, the application of crushed limestone makes it more alkaline and more
attractive to earthworms.
Which of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?
A. The application of crushed limestone to the soil’s top layer neutralizes the acidity
level
B. Alkaline soil id significantly more likely to benefit from an increased earthworm
population than a highly acids soil
C. Crushed limestone contain enough calcium and magnesium which just as vital to
earthworms
D. Alkaline soil is more spacious and will allow earthworm to move freely
ANSWER:A
QUESTION-3
People who are red/green color-blind cannot distinguish between green and brown.
Carlos cannot distinguish between green and brown. Therefore carlos is red/green
color-blind.
Which one of the following most closely parallels the reasoning in the argument
presented in the passage?
A. People who are suffering from sinusitis lose their sense of smell Mary has lost her
sense of smell therefore Mary is suffering from sinusitis
B. People who have suffered from jaundice cannot become blood donors, jean’s is a
blood donor. Therefore jean has not suffered from jaundice.
C. People who have suffered from jaundice cannot become blood donors, jean is a
blood donor. Therefore jean has not surfed from jaundice
D.People who are diabetic cannot eat large amount of sugar Freda is diabetic, therefore
Freda is on a special diet.
ANSWER:A

QUESTION-4
Sales executives: when a sale person is successful. It is almost sure that the person
must have been in sales for at least 3 years. This is so because to succeed, one must
first a strong client base, and research has shown that anyone who spend at least 3
year developing a client base could become successful in sales
The reasoning in the sales executive’s argument is venerable to criticism on the ground
that it falls to consider the possibility that
A. Few sales people can afford to spend there years building a client base

B. The business of sales is not for everyone

C. Some sales people require fewer years to developing a client base

D. A sales person who has spent longer than three years might actually become
successful
ANSWER:A
QUESTION-5
Statement:
I. Stealing is not corruption
II. Biola does not steal.
Conclusion:
I. Biola is corrupt
II.Biola is honest
Read all the conclusion and choose from the option the conclusion (s)that logically
follows from the statement.
A. Only conclusion follows
B. Either I or II follows
C. Only conclusion II follows
D. Both I and II follows
ANSWER:B

QUESTION-6
Statement:
I. Some farmer are lawyers.
II. All lawyers are wealthy
Conclusion:
I. All farmers are wealthy
II. All lawyers are farmers.
Read all the conclusion and choose from the option the conclusion (s)that logically
follows from the statement.
A. only conclusion I follows
B. only conclusion II follows
C. Both I and II follows
D. Neither I or II follows
ANSWER:D
QUESTION-7
Early in this millenium, Johnstone Wilson developed the concept of continental drift. His
ideas were rejected because he postulated no identifiable force stronng enough to
make the continents move. We have come to accept Wilson's theory, not because we
have pinpointed such as force, but because new instruments have finally allowed
continental movement to be confirmed by observation.
The passage best illustrates which one of the following statements about science?
A. The aim of science is to define the manifold of nature within the terms of a single
harmonious theory
B. Science, employing statistics and the laws of probability, is concerned not with single
event but with mass behaviors
C. In accepting a mathematical description of nature, science has become far more
accurate at identifying underlying forces
D. When the events a theory postulates are detected, the theory is accepted even
without an explanation of how those events are brought about.
ANSWER:D

QUESTION-8
In 1952, an astronomer proposed a mathematical model for determining whether
extraterrestril life exists... It was based on the assumption that life as we know it could
exist only on a planet and that many stars, Like ous Sun are, orbited by planets. On the
basis that there are nine planets in our solar system and one of them has life as we
know it, the astronomer predicted that there are as many as one million extraterrestrial
civilizations across all solar systems. Yet astronomers, to date have not detected even
one planet outside our solar system. This indicates that the astronomer model is wrong
ans life as we know it exists only on the planet Earth.
Which of the following, if accepted by Charles Philip, would require him to reconsider his
conclusion?
A Due to sheer distances and expanses of space involved, any extraterrestrial
civilization would have great difficulty communication with ours.
B There are many stars that are not orbited by planets
C. Detecting outside our solar system requires more sophisticated instruments than are
currently available
D. The soundness of the conclusion reached by applying a mathematical model
depends on the soundness of that assumptions on which the model is based.
ANSWER:C

QUESTION-9
From 2001 to 2014 the total electricity use in Nigeria dropped by 18%. However, the
use of alternatives grew by more than 50%, as did the gross national product - which is
the total value of all goods and services produced by a nation.
If the statements are true, then which of the following must also be true?
A. In 2014 alternative energy was seen as having a larger proportion of the energy
sector
B. Most of the energy used in this country in 2014 was alternative energy
C. Energy needs in the country changed in later years due to advancement in
technology
D. From 2001 to 2014 there was an increase in the proportion of energy that consisted
of alternative energy source...
ANSWER:

QUESTION-10
Statements:
I. Recent researches have
ii. Shown that pimples have their root cause within the liver
Conclusion
i. The medication for pimples should be administered to the liver
II. Cream requiring external application are no use
Read all the conclusions and choose from the options available the conclusions(s) that
logically follows from the statements
A. Neither I nor II
B. I and II
C. I only
D. II only
ANSWER:D
QUESTION-11
The theory of military deterrence was based on a simple psychological truth, that fear of
retaliation makes a would-be aggressor nation hesitate before attacking and is often
sufficient to deter it altogether from attacking. Clearly, then to maintain deterrence, a
nation would have to be believed to have retaliatory power so great that a potential
aggressor nation would have reason to think that it could not defend itself against such
retaliation.
If statement above are true, which one of the following can be properly inferred?
A. It is in the interests of a nation that seeks deterrence and has unsurpassed military
power to let potential aggressors against it become aware of its power of retaliatory
attack
B. A nation will not attach another nation if it believes that its own retaliatory power
surpasses that of the other nation
C. A would-be aggressor nation can be deterred from attacking only of it has certain
knowledge that it would be destroyed in retaliation by a country it attacks
B. Maintaining maximum difference from aggression by other nations requires that a
nation maintain a retaliatory force greater that that of any other nation.
ANSWER:A

QUESTION-12
Minister: Now that we are cleaning up the Durban area of Pretoria state, South Africa.
We must start making the area more accessible to the public
Reporter: But if we increase access, it could become polluted again.
Minister: that's not correct. It was polluted when the public did not have access. If they
do, it would not become polluted.
Which of the following strongly supports the argument of the minister?
A. The reporter gave insight on possible problems that may later arise
B The Durban area of Pretoria state is polluted because the government ignored it for
too long
C. The public might be a reason for keeping the area clean again after a long time
without any one going in
D. The minister has a proven track record in cleaning up polluted areas.
Answer B
QUESTION-13
How symbols were introduced in place of numbers is something that is lost in history,
but the early evidence of symbols dates back 20,000 years or even more. But since it is
not quite 3000 years methods for writing numerals were invented, it was only that time
any sort of calculation could become possible.
Which of the following assumption on which the argument relies?
A. Some kind of method was the precursor to systematic writing which paved the way
for computation
B. Calculation of any sort required the use of systematic methods for writing numerals
C. The need for computation was the only reason systematic methods of writing
numerals were invented
D. Scratches of bones and wood were not dated back to the earliest people's time.

ANSWER:B

QUESTION-14
The population of Owls in Brooklyn city in New york state has been on the decline in
recent years. Many people attribute this to the increase in the population of rats, which
eats the eggs and chicks of the owls.
Which of the following if true, is strongly against the explanation in the passage?
A. Although the overall population of rats has increased, in most parts where the
populaton of owls has decreased the population of rats still remains the same.
B. Although the eggs and chicks of the owl is part of the rats diet, they also eat other
things to survive
C. The population of rates increased due to the inability of people to kill them off
D. Official records of the population of birds in Benin have only kept for about 3years

ANSWER:A
QUESTION-14
Statement:
I. All are chairs
II. All chairs are tables
Conclusion:
Boys are tables
Chairs are boys
Read all the conclusions and choose from the options the conclusion(s) that logically
follows the statements
A. Neither I nor II
B. II only
C. I only
D. I and II
ANSWER:

QUESTION-15
Due to instinctual learned patterns of behavior deeply imbued in man, such as the
classical association that the green light means go, and the red light means stop,
manufacturers should be wary not to produce machines that could be dangerous or
inefficient.
In which of the following situation is the principle expressed clearly violated?

A. On some cassette players, the start button is red and the stop button is yellow
B. Automobile companies generally make sure all compartments adhere to government
regulations.
C. The only traffic signs that are triangular in shape are the "yield" signs
D. Government regulations requires crucial elements in manufacturing products to
follow specific arrangements

ANSWER:A
Correct Answer : Building: Tap

Explanation : Clearly in all the pairs except (d), second requires the first to function.