Wonderlic Practice Test #2 — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Which THREE of the following words have the same meaning?

outstanding (Correct answer)
atypical (Correct answer)
intractable
distinguished (Correct answer)
mediocre

Correct answer: outstanding

The words 'outstanding' and 'distinguished' are strong synonyms, both describing something or someone as exceptionally good, remarkable, and highly respected. While 'atypical' generally means unusual or not conforming to type, it can sometimes imply standing out from the norm in a way that is notable or exceptional, especially when referring to a quality or performance that is superior. In this context, all three words can describe something that is notably different from the ordinary.

Question 2: What number would come next in the following number sequence? 6,001 7,013 8,025 9,037 ______

10,047
10,049 (Correct answer)
10,056
10,057

Correct answer: 10,049

Analyze the pattern in the sequence by looking at the changes in the numbers. The thousands digit increases by 1 each time (6, 7, 8, 9, so next is 10). The last two digits (or the number after the thousands place) increase by 12 each time (1 to 13, 13 to 25, 25 to 37). Therefore, the next number will be 10,000 plus (37 + 12), resulting in 10,049.

Question 3: Up is to down as east is to _____.

north
south
west (Correct answer)

Correct answer: west

This is an analogy based on antonyms or opposite directions. 'Up' is the direct opposite of 'down' in terms of vertical direction. Similarly, 'east' is the direct opposite of 'west' in terms of cardinal horizontal direction.

Question 4: Jeff wants to buy a new motorcycle that costs $7,000.00.

140
12
72
35 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 35

Although the question is incomplete, a common Wonderlic pattern for such problems involves calculating the number of periods needed to reach a financial goal. Assuming the question asks how many weeks it would take Jeff to save $7,000 if he saves $200 per week, dividing the total cost ($7,000) by the weekly savings ($200) yields 35 weeks.

Question 5: The words allude and elude have ______ meanings.

same
Different
unrelated (Correct answer)

Correct answer: unrelated

The words 'allude' and 'elude' are homophones or near-homophones, meaning they sound similar but have distinct meanings. 'Allude' means to refer to something indirectly or to hint at it, while 'elude' means to escape from or avoid something. Therefore, their meanings are unrelated.

Question 6: Rearrange all of the words in bold below to make the best sentence. Choose the first letter of the last word as your answer. recommended is It exam get dental a yearly twice to

y (Correct answer)
i
d
e
r

Correct answer: y

To form the best sentence, arrange the words logically: 'It is recommended to get a dental exam twice yearly.' The last word in this correctly structured sentence is 'yearly.' The first letter of 'yearly' is 'y'.

Question 7: Angie’s profits for March totaled $5400. If she profited nine times more in March than in April, what were April’s profits?

$700
$48,600
$600 (Correct answer)
$900

Correct answer: $600

The problem states that Angie's March profits ($5400) were nine times *more* than her April profits. In this context, 'nine times more' is typically interpreted as nine times *as much as*. To find April's profits, divide March's total profits ($5400) by 9, which yields $600.

Question 8: There is a bold word in the sentence below. What is a synonym of the bold word. Her enthusiasm is infectious causing others to become excited as well.

off-putting
appreciated
offensive
contagious (Correct answer)

Correct answer: contagious

In the given sentence, 'infectious' describes enthusiasm that spreads easily to others, making them excited too. The word 'contagious' precisely means easily spread or transmitted from one person to another, perfectly matching the context of enthusiasm spreading.

Question 9: If a store sold 25 pairs of socks, making a 25% profit of $150, how much did they charge for each pair?

$30
$15
$20
$24 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $24

The problem states that the company made a $150 profit, which represents 25% of the total selling price. To find the total selling price, divide the profit amount ($150) by the profit percentage (0.25), which equals $600. Since 25 pairs of socks were sold for a total of $600, divide the total selling price by the number of pairs ($600 / 25) to find that each pair was charged $24.

Question 10: A company spent $210 for three employees to attend a computer programming class. How much more would it cost to send an additional five employees to the same training?

$450
$560
$325
$350 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $350

First, determine the cost per employee by dividing the total cost ($210) by the number of employees (3), which is $70 per employee. To find the cost for sending an *additional* five employees, multiply the per-employee cost ($70) by 5, resulting in an additional cost of $350.

Question 11: Apathetic is to sympathetic as ____________ is to concerned.

callous (Correct answer)
compassionate
merciful
kind

Correct answer: callous

The analogy establishes an antonym relationship: 'apathetic' means lacking feeling or concern, which is the opposite of 'sympathetic,' meaning showing concern or pity. Following this pattern, we need a word that is the opposite of 'concerned.' 'Callous' means showing a cruel disregard for others' feelings or suffering, perfectly representing a lack of concern.

Question 12: What is the missing number in the series? 1/192 ____ 1/48 1/24 1/12 1/6

1/86
1/76
1/96 (Correct answer)
1/104

Correct answer: 1/96

Observe the pattern in the denominators of the given fractions. Each subsequent denominator is half of the previous one (e.g., 12 is half of 24, 24 is half of 48). Working backward from 1/48, the missing denominator should be twice 48, which is 96. Therefore, the missing number in the sequence is 1/96.

Question 13: A business was preparing for a customer appreciation event. If a goodie bag costs $1.50 per person and they are preparing for 75 attendees, how much will they spend on goodie bags?

$115.00
$120.00
$113.00
$112.50 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $112.50

To find the total cost for goodie bags, multiply the cost per goodie bag ($1.50) by the total number of attendees (75). This calculation yields a total expenditure of $112.50 for all the goodie bags.

Question 14: If the first two statements are true, is the third statement true? Amanda is a sales representative for her company. Amanda’s region includes cities east of her hometown. Amanda’s region includes St. Louis.

No
Uncertain (Correct answer)
Yes

Correct answer: Uncertain

The first two statements establish that Amanda's sales region comprises cities located *east* of her hometown. However, the problem does not provide any information about the location of Amanda's hometown or the geographical position of St. Louis relative to her hometown. Without this crucial information, it is impossible to determine if St. Louis falls within her designated sales region, making the third statement uncertain.

Question 15: The third month of the year is ________.

December
March (Correct answer)
February

Correct answer: March

The calendar year begins with January as the first month, followed by February as the second. Therefore, March is recognized as the third month of the year.

Question 16: Choose the correct definition of the bold word in the following sentence.

to make straight
to prepare
to put clothing upon
to apply medication (Correct answer)

Correct answer: to apply medication

The word 'dress' has multiple meanings. While commonly referring to putting on clothes or preparing food, one specific definition, particularly in a medical context, is 'to apply medication or a covering to a wound.' This meaning aligns with the provided correct answer.

Wonderlic Practice Test #2

Which THREE of the following words have the same meaning?