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Puzzles Questions

What are puzzles?

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

What are different types of puzzles?

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

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

What exams have puzzles?

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

How to solve puzzles?

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

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Q:

Solve this Math puzzle?

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A) 96 B) 88
C) 40 D) 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 96

Explanation:

The given math puzzle follows a logic that,

1 + 4 = 5 => 1 x 4 + 1 = 5

2 + 5 = 12 => 2 x 5 + 2 = 12

3 + 6 = 21 => 3 x 6 + 3 = 21

 

Similarly,

8 + 11 = > 8 x 11 + 8 = 96.

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Q:

Solve this puzzle?

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A) 18 B) 16
C) 20 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16

Explanation:

Let the given be resembled in letters like R, G & B.

Here given,

1) R + R + R = 30

=> 3R = 30 => R = 30/3 = 10

 

2) R + G + G = 18 => R + 2G = 18 => 10 + 2G = 18 => 2G = 8 => G = 4

 

3) G - B = 2 => B = G - 2 => B = 4 - 2 => B = 2

 

Hence, R + G + B = 10 + 4 + 2 => 16.

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Q:

Answer the following puzzle

Answer

7:05


Explanation: As you move from left to right, the time shown on each watch decreases by 12 minutes, then 24, 36 and 48.

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Q:

If        9 = 63              8 = 48             7 = 35 

Then   4 = ?

A) 4 B) 8
C) 12 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

Explanation:

Here given that 9 = 63, 8 = 48, 7=35, ... 

 

The given question follows a pattern that

9 x (9 - 2) = 9 x 7 = 63

8 x (8 - 2) = 8 x 6 = 48

7 x (7 - 2) = 7 x 5 = 35

 

Similarly, 4 x (4 - 2) = 4 x 2 = 8.

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Q:

I have three eyes but only one leg.

I still close one even if you beg. 

What am I?

Answer

A traffic light.


It has three 'eyes' (the red, orange and green lights) and the leg is the pole holding it up. Many people beg the light to stay green as they’re approaching.

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Q:

How do you make the number one disappear?

Answer

Add the letter 'G' to the word 'ONE' and it become's 'Gone' which means disappear.

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Q:

What is harder to catch the faster you run?

A) Breathe B) Fire
C) Water D) Time
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Breathe

Explanation:

It is very hard to catch breathe when you run fast.

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Q:

90% of people fail to solve this math puzzle?

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A) 45 B) -20
C) 35 D) -60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -60

Explanation:

A - A - A = 20
B - B - B = 15
C - C - C = 25

A = -20
B = -15
C = -25

=> A + B + C = (-20)+(-15)+(-25) = -20 - 15 - 25 = -60.

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