Verbal & Numerical Reasoning (CSAB) Flashcards
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Which word is closest in meaning to 'PRAGMATIC'?
Answer: Practical
Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations rather than theory.
A pie chart shows 25% for Policy, 35% for Operations, 20% for Finance, and the rest for HR. What percentage is HR?
Answer: 20%
Total accounted for = 25 + 35 + 20 = 80%. Remainder for HR = 100 − 80 = 20%.
Identify the odd one out: PARLIAMENT, CABINET, JUDICIARY, MANIFESTO
Answer: Manifesto
Parliament, Cabinet and the Judiciary are all institutions of government. A manifesto is a political document, not an institution.
In a survey of 2,500 people, 44% said they trusted government statistics. How many people is that?
Answer: 1,100
44% of 2,500 = 0.44 × 2,500 = 1,100.
Complete the sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___
Answer: 48
Each term is double the previous: 3 × 2 = 6, 6 × 2 = 12, 12 × 2 = 24, 24 × 2 = 48.
Which word means 'to make something less severe or harsh'?
Answer: Mitigate
Mitigate means to lessen the gravity, seriousness or painfulness of something. The other options all mean to make something worse or stronger.