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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:

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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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:

I am a bird, I am a fruit and I am a person. What am I?

Answer

KIWI is a bird, a fruit and a person from New Zealand are called as KIWI's.

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Q:

Missing letters puzzle

Answer

Answer: D


Explanation:    The diagram contains 3 sets of 4 letters - one set of outer corner letters, one set of inner corner letters, and one set of letters on each side of the square. The numerical values of the letters in each set add up to 40.

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Q:

Guess the Missing number in the Number Challenge ?

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A) 8 B) 32
C) 44 D) 64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 64

Explanation:

The logic in the challenge is

 81x6 = 9x6 = 54

144x7=84

 

 

Similarly, 64x8 = 8x8 = 64.

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Q:

How many minutes is it until 6 o'clock if 50 minutes ago it was 4 times as many minutes past 3 o'clock ?

A) 26 min B) 24 min
C) 22 min D) 20 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 26 min

Explanation:

Let the required number of minutes = M
Total minutes between 3o'clock and 6o' clock = 180 minutes
M + 50 + 4M = 180
5M + 50 = 180
5M = 130
M = 26 minutes.

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Q:

If Theresa's daughter is my daughter's mother, what am I to Theresa?

A) Son-in-law B) Daughter-in-law
C) Grand mother D) Grand Daughter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Son-in-law

Explanation:

Given that If Theresa's daughter is my daughter's mother

It has 2 ways of Answers such that it depends on the sex of me. That is Male or Female.

 

1) If I am a Male :

My daughter's mother is my wife.

My wife is Teresa's daughter

=> I am Teresa's Son-in-law.

 

2) If I am a Female :

My daughter's mother is myself.

Myself Teresa's daughter.

=> I am Teresa's Daughter.

 

But in the given options only Son-in-law is available and daughter is not given.

 

So, Son-in-law is correct.

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