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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:

Can You Guess The Missing Numbers In The Given Math Puzzle?

A) B)
C) D)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A)

Explanation:

Let the missing numbers be x, y, a and b

x + y = 8 ---- (1)
a - b = 6 ---- (2)
x + a = 13 --- (3)
y + b = 8 ---- (4)

2x + a + y = 21 --- From (1 & 3)
a + y = 14 ----  From (2 & 4)

Substitute (2 & 4) in (1 & 3)

2x + 14 = 21
2x = 7
x = 3.5

From (1) ---> 3.5 + y = 8
=> y = 8 - 3.5 = 4.5

a + y = 14 => a = 14 - y = 14 - 4.5 => a = 9.5
From (4) ---- y + b = 8 => b = 8 - y = 8 - 4.5 = 3.5

Hence,
x = 3.5
y = 4.5
a = 9.5
b = 3.5

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Filed Under: Math Puzzles
Exam Prep: CAT , Bank Exams

14 1950
Q:

Forward i am heavy backwards i am not. Who am I?

A) Weight B) Ton
C) Quintal D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ton

Explanation:

TON is the word which is the unit of weight. In forward it has weight of 1000 kgs and in backwords NOT which has no weight.

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Filed Under: Word Puzzles
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT
Job Role: Analyst , Bank Clerk , Bank PO

6 1945
Q:

Where do you go in through one hole and come out through two holes at the same time?

Answer

By putting on your trousers.

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Subject: Logic Puzzles Exam Prep: Bank Exams

3 1942
Q:

This is an ancient invention that allows people to see through the walls. What is it?

Answer

I am a Window, allows people to see through walls.

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Subject: Logic Puzzles Exam Prep: Bank Exams
Job Role: Bank Clerk

7 1941
Q:

Thirty white horses on a red hill, first they champ, then they stamp, then they stand still.

What are they?

Answer

They are teeth. 

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Subject: Word Puzzles Exam Prep: GRE , GATE , CAT , Bank Exams , AIEEE
Job Role: Bank PO , Bank Clerk , Analyst

0 1937
Q:

I go around and in the house but never touches the house. What am I?

Answer

The sun moves around and in the house, but cannot touch the house.

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Subject: Word Puzzles Exam Prep: GATE , CAT , Bank Exams , AIEEE
Job Role: Bank PO , Bank Clerk , Analyst

0 1914
Q:

I crawl on the earth and rise on a pillar?

What am I?

Answer

A SHADOW can crawl on the earth and can rise on the pillar.

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Subject: Logic Puzzles Exam Prep: CAT , Bank Exams , AIEEE
Job Role: Bank PO , Bank Clerk , Analyst

4 1911
Q:

I am black when you buy me, red when you use me, and grey when you throw me away? What am I?

Answer

I am black gold i.e charcoal. It is black when it is not used and when using it is red due to fire and when used it is in grey color as it becomes ash. 

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Subject: Word Puzzles Exam Prep: Bank Exams

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