* = 18 (instead of dividing, multiply by the reciprocal * 5 11 = 10

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1 Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image. Introduction: Non-verbal reasoning as the questions appear in diagrammatic and pictorial form. Such test are also called diagrammatic or abstract reasoning tests. Non-verbal reasoning involves the ability to understand and analyze visual information and solve problems using visual reasoning. Diagrammatic reasoning: (also called abstract reasoning) tests provide good measures of general intelligence. They involve evaluating processes represented via diagrams, understanding logical rules and process diagrams and identifying causes. Abstract reasoning is used where the ability to cope with complexity and deal with novelty is required rather than relying on previous experience. Spatial reasoning: It is the ability we use to position and orientate ourselves in everyday environments. This ability is present in all animals and humans to a more or lesser extent. Spatial reasoning consists of two main abilities namely spatial visualization ability which is your ability to call up images in your mind and the ability to reason with these images. Example: Which group of shapes can be assembled to make the shape shown? Example: Which symbol in the best completes the sequence in the Problem Figure? In this example, the question figure is rotated clockwise through 90 degrees each time. The answer is therefore option C which represents the last shape rotated through a further 90 degrees. Power Rangers: Dividing fractions * = 18 (instead of dividing, multiply by the reciprocal 35 of the divisor) To Check * 7 9 = * 10 9 = 70 9 or To Check 70 9 * 9 10 = 7 1 = * * 1 5 = = 2 11 To Check 2 * 5 11 = In this example, begin by eliminating as many options as you can on the basis of size. Option 'C' cannot be correct because the area of the shapes is simply too large. Similarly 'A' is too small. You are then left with only two sets of shapes that you actually need to mentally manipulate. They are two triangles in option D, but we want one triangle. So D is also eliminated. Therefore our answer is B. Power Rangers: Did You Know? 1. 12,345,678,987,654,321 is the product of 111,111,111 x 111,111,111. Notice the sequence of the numbers 1 to 9 and back to From 0 to 1,000, the letter "A" only appears in 1,000 ("one thousand"). 3. 'FOUR' is the only number in the English language that is spelt with the same number of letters as the number itself when written "forty" is the only number with letters in alphabetical order, while "one" is the only one with letters in reverse order. 5. Want to remember the value of Pi ( ) in easy way? You can do it by counting each word's letters in 'May I have a large container of coffee?' Types of problems in spatial reasoning: Mirror images: Given an object that has many inner characteristics, select the mirror image of said object. You will be given 4 answers to choose from ensuring that the shapes and colors are in the correct mirrored positions. Example: Choose the alternative which is closely resembles the mirror image of the given combination. NOTE: when you check the problems, you will need to use the original divisor, not the flipped one

2 The Correct answer is Option A. From the given options, we need to check the arrow which is opposite to the given figure. Next, check the line which crosses the arrow. Option A, B and D is flipped to the given figure. But in B and D the line is not correct. Shape Construction: Given a number of pieces of a deconstructed shape, you can place them back together to form the original shape back. Example: Select the alternative which represents three out of the five alternative figures which when fitted into each other would form a complete square. Power Rangers: Multiply a 3-digit number by 111. Use the right to left sweeps of 1,2,3,2 & 1 digit. Example: 111 * * 234 = ****4. (Write down the 4.) 111 * 234 = ***74. (3 + 4=7) 111 * 234 = **974. ( = 9) 111 * 234 = *5974 (2 + 3=5) 111 * 234 = 25,974 (Write down the 2) Embedded Images: These questions, you are given a figure followed by four alternative figures such that problem figure is embedded in one of them. We need to trace out the problem figure from the given option. Example: Find out the alternative figure which contains figure (X) as its part. A. 123 B. 234 C. 125 D. 124 Hence the correct answer is Option C. Image Analysis: These questions involve 2 D shapes that have been cut-up into pieces. You are asked to match the pieces to the shape that they came from. Example: Find out which of the figures (1), (2), (3) and (4) can be formed from the pieces given in figure (X). The correct answer is option 3. Exercise 1: Direction for the questions 1-3: Identify the figure that completes the pattern. 1. Problem Figure The correct answer is 3. Paper Folded: These problems involves, a square transparent sheet with a pattern is given. We need to find out from amongst the four alternatives as to how the pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line. Example: Find out from amongst the four alternatives as to how the pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line. 2. Problem Figure The correct answer is option 1.

3 7. Problem Figure 3. Problem Figure 8. Problem Figure Direction for the questions 4-9: Which figure completes the series? 4. Problem Figure 9. Problem Figure 5. Problem Figure 10. Problem Figure 6. Problem Figure

4 Fast forward 1: a) You are in a running race, and you overtake third place. What place are you in? b) You are in a running race, again, and you overtake last place. What place are you in? Exercise 2: Directions for the questions 11-15: Complete the pattern series: 15. Problem Figure 11. Problem Figure 12. Problem Figure Fast forward 2: = = = = THEN; =? Direction for the questions 16-20: Choose the correct mirror image of the given figure (X) from amongst the four alternatives. 16. Problem Figure 13. Problem Figure 17. Problem Figure 18. Problem Figure 14. Problem Figure (X) (1) ````

5 19. Problem Figure 24. Find out which of the figures (1), (2), (3) and (4) can be formed from the pieces given in figure (X). 20. Problem Figure 25. Select the alternative in which the specified components of the key figure (X) are found. Direction for the questions 21-22: In each of the following questions, a set of five alternative figures 1, 2, 3, and 4 followed by a set of four alternatives (A), (B), (C) and (D) is provided. It is required to select the alternative which represents three out of the five alternative figures which when fitted into each other would form a complete square. 21. A. 135 B. 123 C. 145 D Find out how the key figure (X) look will like after rotation. Direction for the question 27 28: In each of the following problems, a square transparent sheet (X) with a pattern is given. Figure out from amongst the four alternatives as to how the patter would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line A. 124 B. 235 C. 134 D Select a figure from the given four alternatives which fits exactly into Figure-X to form a complete square Find out the alternative figure which contains figure (X) as its part. Fast forward 3: For my anniversary, I decided to surprise my wife. Since she is a voracious reader, I decided to collect a lot of books for her. On the first day of the month, I bought one book, on the second, I bought two and on the third, I bought three. This process went on till the anniversary and on the day, I had 276 books with me to gift her. Can you calculate, on which day is our anniversary? 30.

6 Exercise 4: 31. Two positions of a block are shown below: When six is at the bottom, what number will be at the top? (i) (ii) 38. Choose the figure which is different from the rest. A. 1 B. 2 C. 4 D Find out which of the figures (1), (2), (3) and (4) can be formed from the pieces given in figure (X). (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 39. Select a figure from amongst the s which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures. Problem Figure 33. Select the alternative which represents three out of the five alternative figures which when fitted into each other would form a equilateral triangle. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 40. Select a figure from amongst the s which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures. 34. Choose the correct mirror image of the given figure (X) from amongst the four alternatives. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Answer Key 35. Find out the alternative figure which contains figure (X) as its part. 36. Select a suitable figure from the s that would replace the question mark (?). Explanatory Answer 1. Option B 2. Option D 3. Option D 4. Option A 5. Option C 6. Option C 7. Option D 8. Option D 9. Option A 10. Option B 11. Option B 12. Option C 13. Option D 14. Option A 15. Option C 16. Option B 17. Option D 18. Option D 19. Option A 20. Option B 21. Option A (A) (B) (C) (D) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 22. Option B 37. Find out from amongst the four alternatives as to how the pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line.

7 23. Option Option Option Option Option Option Option Option 1 In each step, one line disappears from the upper part of the figure and one line is added to the lower part of the figure. 40. Answer: Option A The figure rotates 45 CW in each step. Also, in one step, the elements at the extreme positions get inverted and the middle arrow moves to the other side of the line and in the alternate step, the arrowhead gets inverted and the lines at the extreme positions move to the other side of the line. 29. Option Option Answer: D) 5 From figures (i) and (ii) we conclude that the number 1, 2, 3 and 4 appear adjacent to 6. Thus, the number 5 will appear opposite 6. Therefore, when six is at the bottom, then 5 will be at the top. 32. Option Answer: Option C 34. Option Answer: Option A 36. Answer: Option 3 The symbol move in the order The symbol that reaches the top-left corner, rotates through 90 the symbols that reach the central and the right positions in the middle row, rotates 90 ACW; the symbols that reach the central and right positions in upper row rotate through 45, the symbol that reaches the lower right corner rotates 90 ACW and a new symbol appears in middle-left position. 37. Option 3