Rent-to-own: Reasoning, Logic & Writing Test
PLEASE READPlease complete the following testThere are 20 multiple choice questions and one fill-in-the-blankYou have 20 minutes to complete the testThe applicant must personally complete this test without assistanceThis is the first of two tests; the second will be administered at the RTO officeThis test MUST BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY 14 HRS.
Questions and Answers
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How do you think you've performed on this Assessment? *(Poor, Average, Good, Outstanding!)
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In the following quoted text, Finefoods requires an agent to? "FINEFOODS: Agent required for nationwide distribution. Some experience in food retail an advantage. Refrigerated van provided."
- A.
Be a specialist in food distribution.
- B.
Deliver goods all over the country.
- C.
Own a suitable vehicle for delivery.
Correct Answer
B. Deliver goods all over the country.Explanation
The correct answer is "Deliver goods all over the country." This is because the quoted text states that Finefoods requires an agent for nationwide distribution. This implies that the agent's main responsibility would be to deliver goods all over the country. The mention of a refrigerated van being provided further supports this explanation, as it suggests that the agent would be responsible for transporting perishable food items.Rate this question:
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SCRUPULOUS is the opposite of:
- A.
Rigorous
- B.
Punctual
- C.
Negligent
- D.
Conscientious
- E.
Meticulous
Correct Answer
C. NegligentExplanation
The word "scrupulous" means being very careful, thorough, and attentive to details. It implies a high level of conscientiousness and meticulousness. On the other hand, "negligent" means failing to take proper care or being careless. Therefore, "negligent" is the opposite of "scrupulous" as it represents a lack of attention to detail or carelessness.Rate this question:
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In the following set of words, which word does not belong?
- A.
Sanction
- B.
Designation
- C.
Approval
- D.
Authorization
- E.
Permission
Correct Answer
B. DesignationExplanation
All the given words except for "Designation" are synonyms that refer to giving permission or approval for something. "Designation" stands out as it means the act of assigning a name or title to someone or something, which is a different concept compared to the other words.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The sixth month of the year is:
- A.
September
- B.
August
- C.
January
- D.
June
Correct Answer
D. JuneExplanation
The sixth month of the year is June. This is because January is the first month, and each subsequent month is counted in order. Therefore, June is the sixth month of the year.Rate this question:
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____________ is to CLEANING as MEDICINE is to CURING
- A.
Chore
- B.
Dirt
- C.
Soap
- D.
Germs
- E.
Shiny
Correct Answer
C. SoapExplanation
Soap is to CLEANING as MEDICINE is to CURING because soap is commonly used for cleaning, just as medicine is commonly used for curing. Both soap and medicine are tools or substances that are utilized to achieve a specific result - soap for removing dirt and germs, and medicine for treating and healing illnesses. Therefore, soap is the most appropriate analogy for cleaning in this context.Rate this question:
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If the first two statements are true, is the final statement true? "Black haired people are kind. I am kind. I have black hair."
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Neither True or False (No rational argument)
Correct Answer
C. Neither True or False (No rational argument)Explanation
The final statement "Black haired people are kind. I am kind. I have black hair." cannot be determined as true or false based on the given information. The first two statements establish a correlation between black-haired people and kindness, and the fact that the person making the statement is kind. However, it does not provide enough evidence to conclude that the person making the statement has black hair. Therefore, there is no rational argument to support the final statement as true or false.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which one has the biggest diameter?
- A.
The Sun
- B.
The Moon
- C.
Earth
- D.
Venus
Correct Answer
A. The SunExplanation
The Sun has the biggest diameter among the given options. The Sun is a massive star and is much larger than any other celestial body in our solar system. Its diameter is about 1.4 million kilometers, which is about 109 times the diameter of Earth. The Moon, Earth, and Venus are all significantly smaller in comparison.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Choose the sentence that is written most correctly:
- A.
A defined small stipend is completing any given hours, as their students.
- B.
Any students completing their stipend are small given as defined hours.
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A small stipend is given to any student completing their hours, as defined.
- D.
Small student has given hours to any of their defined stipend completing.
Correct Answer
C. A small stipend is given to any student completing their hours, as defined. -
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5 cookies cost $0.30, how much will 30 cookies cost?
- A.
$1.50
- B.
$1.80
- C.
$2.80
- D.
$5.30
- E.
$30.00
Correct Answer
B. $1.80Explanation
To find the cost of 30 cookies, we can set up a proportion. If 5 cookies cost $0.30, then we can say that 1 cookie costs $0.30/5 = $0.06. Therefore, 30 cookies will cost 30 * $0.06 = $1.80.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Sam and Edna have 56 marbles together. Edna has 6 times more marbles than Sam. How many marbles does Sam have?
- A.
8
- B.
12
- C.
32
- D.
46
- E.
49
Correct Answer
A. 8Explanation
If Edna has 6 times more marbles than Sam, and they have a total of 56 marbles together, we can set up the equation 6x + x = 56, where x represents the number of marbles Sam has. Simplifying this equation gives us 7x = 56, and dividing both sides by 7 gives x = 8. Therefore, Sam has 8 marbles.Rate this question:
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- 12.
A train travels 100 feet every 2 seconds. How far will it travel in 36 seconds?
- A.
1670 ft
- B.
1836 ft
- C.
200 ft
- D.
286 ft
- E.
1480 ft
- F.
None of these
Correct Answer
F. None of these -
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What is the next number in the series? 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44
- A.
40
- B.
48
- C.
24
- D.
88
- E.
42
- F.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. 48Explanation
The given series is an arithmetic progression with a common difference of 4. Each number in the series is obtained by adding 4 to the previous number. Therefore, the next number in the series would be 44 + 4 = 48.Rate this question:
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17 out of 20 lung diseases are curable; what is the percentage of lung diseases that are curable?
- A.
17%
- B.
72%
- C.
85%
- D.
87%
- E.
90%
Correct Answer
C. 85%Explanation
The correct answer is 85%. This is determined by dividing the number of curable lung diseases (17) by the total number of lung diseases (20) and then multiplying by 100 to get the percentage. Therefore, (17/20) x 100 = 85%.Rate this question:
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Please fill in the blank in the middle of the series of letters with the set that makes the most sense. QPO NML KJI _____ EDC
- A.
HGF
- B.
CAB
- C.
JKL
- D.
GHI
Correct Answer
A. HGFExplanation
The series of letters is in reverse alphabetical order. Each group of three letters is in reverse alphabetical order, and the groups themselves are also in reverse alphabetical order. The missing set should follow this pattern. Among the options, HGF is the only set that fits this pattern and completes the series correctly.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- A.
Unique
- B.
Beautiful
- C.
Rare
- D.
Exceptional
Correct Answer
B. BeautifulExplanation
The word "Beautiful" does not belong with the others because the other words (Unique, Rare, Exceptional) all imply a sense of rarity or uncommonness, while "Beautiful" is a subjective term that can be applied to a wide range of things.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- A.
Leopard
- B.
Cougar
- C.
Elephant
- D.
Lion
Correct Answer
C. ElephantExplanation
The word "Elephant" does not belong with the others because it is the only herbivorous animal in the list, while the others are all carnivorous predators.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Cup is to coffee as bowl is to:
- A.
Dish
- B.
Soup
- C.
Spoon
- D.
Food
Correct Answer
B. SoupExplanation
The relationship between a cup and coffee is that a cup is used to hold coffee. Similarly, a bowl is used to hold soup. Therefore, the correct answer is soup.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Window is to pane as book is to:
- A.
Novel
- B.
Glass
- C.
Cover
- D.
Page
Correct Answer
D. PageExplanation
The analogy in this question is comparing the relationship between "window" and "pane" to the relationship between "book" and "page". A window is made up of panes, and similarly, a book is made up of pages. Therefore, the correct answer is "Page".Rate this question:
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Tanya is older than Eric. Cliff is older than Tanya. Eric is older than Cliff. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is:
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Uncertain
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Based on the given information, Tanya is older than Eric and Cliff is older than Tanya. However, it is also stated that Eric is older than Cliff. This creates a contradiction because if Eric is older than Cliff and Tanya is older than Eric, then it would mean that Tanya is older than Cliff, which contradicts the statement that Cliff is older than Tanya. Therefore, the third statement, "Eric is older than Cliff," is false.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Did anyone help you on this test?
- A.
No
- B.
Yes
Correct Answer
A. NoExplanation
The answer "No" indicates that the person did not receive any help on the test.Rate this question:
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