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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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Answer the Following Puzzle.

Number Puzzles Questions and Answers

A) 11 B) 22
C) 33 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 22

Explanation:

Add together values in corresponding positions of the top two crosses, and put the result in the lower left cross.

Calculate the difference between values in corresponding positions of the top two crosses, and put the result in the lower right cross.

Finally add together the values in corresponding positions of the lower two crosses to give the values in the central cross

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Q:

What comes once in a year, twice in a week and never in a day?

A) Sunday B) New moon day
C) E D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) E

Explanation:

YEAR - 1 E

WEEK - 2 E

DAY - 0 E

 

Hence, the letter 'E', comes once in a year, twice in a week and never in a day.

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In a Certain Country 1/2 of 5 = 3. If the same proportion holds, what is the value of 1/3 of 10 ?

A) 4 B) 6
C) 8 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4

Explanation:

Let 1310 = x 

=> 3x = 10

 

Given that 125=3

 

Therefore, 52x = 10 

 

=> x = 10/3 = 4.

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Q:

Solve the Riddle :: Three men were on a boat that was stuck one mile from the shore.

One was afraid of Sharks. The other couldn't Swim. And the last one didn't have a life jacket. However, they reached the shore without any problems. How did they do it?

Answer

They walked and did this.


It was never specified that the boat was at sea. Since this logic is observed by them to tackle situation.

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Q:

Can you solve the Math Puzzle ?

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A) 12 B) 15
C) 17 D) 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15

Explanation:

The puzzle's logic is

1st figure : (9-7) + (8-5) = 2 + 3 = 5

2nd figure : (15-6) + (11-2) = 9 + 9 = 18

similarly, 3rd figure : (9-6) + (17-5) = 3 + 12 = 15.

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Q:

In a game of whist, GEORGE partnered MARY, while TED had to select a partner from ANN, EDNA, JOAN or ANGELA. Whom did he choose?

Answer

Ans: ANN.


 


Sol.Give each letter a number according to its position in the alphabet.


TED =20+5+4(29)


ANN=1+14+14(29)


(George  and Mary each add to 57).

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Q:

I am lighter than air but a hundred people cannot lift me?

What am I?

Answer

A bubble is what lighter than air but a hundred people cannot lift me.


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Q:

The reflex angle between the hands of a clock at 11:35 is ?

A) 137.5 degrees B) 222.5 degrees
C) 192.5 degrees D) 330 degrees
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 222.5 degrees

Explanation:

Apply the formula for finding the angle:
Angle=(30h-(11/2)m( where m stands for minutes and h stands for hours)
Hence, 30x11 - 11/2x35 = 330 - 192.5 = 137.5 degrees
The reflex angle = 360 - 192.5 degree = 222.5 degrees.

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