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The correct answer is (D) - 0.0077

To solve this type of question efficiently:

1. Compare column by column (left to right): Move across the digits from left to right until you find a column where the numbers differ.
2. Focus on the highest digits: When a column shows different digits, eliminate all lower numbers and keep only those with the highest digit in that column.
3. Repeat until only one remains: Continue this process until one number is clearly greater than the others.

The correct answer is (A).

The percent of 1300 mg that Charles eats is 102⁄1300 × 100 = 7.8%
This is closest to 8%.

This question is a good demonstration of how elimination can save you time. At a cursory glance, 10% of 1300 mg is 130 mg (to calculate 10% of anything, simply move the decimal one point to the right).

If you were able to catch this, then you know that, since 102 mg is less than 130 mg, it is less than 10% of the RDA. Any number lower than 10 is closer to 8 than to any of the other answer choices, so you don't even have to do the math.

The correct answer is B (9)

Jean's age: 10
Alice's age: 1:5·10 = 2
Jonathan = 2·2 = 4
Dave = 4 + 5 = 9

The correct answer is (C).

If the $500 TV loses $75 every year, then the expression representing the value of the TV is $500 − $75T.

The answer is E

This sequence follows three distinct patterns:

1. Main Shape – The large shape changes in the order Star → Square → Circle → Star → …. Therefore, the next main shape should be a Square.
2. Small Shape – The smaller shape changes in the same order as the main shape, but starts from a Square: Square → Circle → Star → Square → …. Therefore, the next small shape should be a Circle. You can also notice that the small shape becomes the big shape in the next figure.
3. Rotation of the Small Shape – The small shape moves clockwise through the positions Top Left → Top Right → Bottom Right → Bottom Left → …. Therefore, the next position should be Top Left.

The answer is C

Every second frame, a shape is added in the upper left-hand corner. In the next step, this shape appears in the bottom-right corner next to the shapes already there. The "adding" frames include a diagonal line going from the top right to the bottom left. The series goes 'add', 'without diagonal line', 'add', 'without...''

Since the frame before the missing one has a diagonal line, this should disappear in the missing frame (making options (B), (D), and (E) not optional), and the shape on the top left should be added to the bottom right, making (C) the correct answer.

The correct answer is A

The logic: each step, one four-hand star disappears and a black dot is added instead. The location of change is always three stars away from the last change: two steps vertically and one step horizontally, or two steps horizontally and one step vertically – the same as the knight's movement in Chess. In the fifth step a black dot is added in the upper right corner, therefore, the correct answer is 1, as the new dot is located one step left and two steps down.

Solving tip: Answers 4 and 5 are disqualified easily for having more than six dots. In inductive reasoning questions, you can very often disqualify some of the answers without understanding the complete logic of the question. Doing that will maximize your chances of guessing correctly in cases where you do not.

The answer is D

The above series has two characteristics that change: The inside shape and the outside shape.

The pattern of the outside shapes is - circle, square, and triangle.

The pattern of the inside shapes is - square, triangle, and circle.

Thus, following this pattern, the answer is a square with a triangle inside.

The answer is (E) - 'orchard' is to 'oranges'.

'Grapes' grow in a 'vineyard' just as 'oranges' grow in an 'orchard. ' 'Mangos' do not grow in a 'field' but rather in a grove or orchard. 'Bacteria' may grow in a 'laboratory,' but they are also present in a host of other environments.

"Wild: wolves" is not like "vineyard: grapes" because "wild" describes an environment or state in which wolves typically live, while a "vineyard" is a place specifically cultivated for growing grapes. The first pair shows a relationship between an animal and its natural habitat, while the second pair shows a relationship between a place and what it produces or contains.

The correct answer is: (C) desert is to oasis

Let's build a sentence to explain the relationship between the given words: An island is completely surrounded by water. Now we can plant the answer options in the sentence to see what makes sense.

• (A) - A fish is completely surrounded by ocean - This may sound correct, but remember that the ocean is full of fish, and it is not a surrounding medium around a single distinct entity in the same way water surrounds an island. In fact, being surrounded by water is what defines an island.
• (B) - A boat is completely surrounded by ocean - This is incorrect since a boat is on the ocean, not completely surrounded by it.
• (C) - An oasis is completely surrounded by desert - This relationship is structurally the same as the original pair—a small distinct area enclosed by a contrasting larger environment.
• (D) - A roof is completely surrounded by house - This does not make sense and is therefore incorrect. The roof is part of the house; together they form a single structure.
• (E) - A forest is completely surrounded by trees - Trees make up the forest; they are the building blocks of it. Therefore, this is incorrect.

STRINGS are the part of the GUITAR which makes the music.

Let’s try to apply it to all answer choices:

 A. WOOD is the part of the CELLO which makes the music.

 B. PIANO is the part of the KEYS which makes the music.

 C. BARS are the part of the XYLOPHONE which makes the music.

 D. VIOLIN is the part of the FLUTE which makes the music.

 E. SOUND is part of the MUSIC, which makes the music.

Of all answer choices, only C maintains the original relationship.

To ABHOR means to regard something with disgust, and to DENOUNCE is to declare something wrong.

(WORD 2) is an action one may take when he feels (WORD 1). 

A person DENOUNCES something that he ABHORS; similarly, a person APOLOGIZES for something he REGRETS. These two pairs are particularly similar, as both actions (APOLOGIZING and DENOUNCING) are carried out through communication. Thus the answer is A.

The correct answer is (E) - Virtually

The sentence refers to electronic information that is fundamental to (something) all major federal operations. The sentence's general idea implies that electronic information is essential to practically / nearly / almost all primary federal operations. Therefore, the only word accurately reflecting that meaning in the sentence's context is "virtually".

The correct answer is (B) - Durable

Porcelain is extremely hard and is used to create artificial teeth. As a result, it should be a long-lasting, stable substance. Therefore, the option "durable" fits the blank best.

Since porcelain is used in dentistry for creating artificial teeth and implanting them in people's mouths, it cannot be hazardous or sly, as hazardous means 'dangerous, risky' and sly means 'showing a cunning and deceitful nature.

It could prove lucrative, which means 'cost-effective or fruitful (referring to financial profit)', but that is not a trait of the substance itself.

Influential, which means 'dominant, important, of great influence' is irrelevant.

The correct answer is (B) - composure, inspiration.

'Composure' means a self-controlled state of mind, which, together with common sense, can serve as an example to the people around Jenny.
The first pair doesn't make sense because 'foolishness' is the opposite of common sense, so the two traits do not go together as an example.
The third pair is not logical because 'instability' (not being stable) is not a quality that generally serves as a good example.
The fourth pair is incorrect because although 'sound judgment' does go together with common sense, 'friendly' is an adjective, while a noun is needed in the second blank space.
The last pair also does not fit for the same reason: 'delightful' is an adjective, while a noun is needed here - a quality that Jenny has.

Therefore, the correct answer is composure, inspiration.

The correct answer choice is (A) - impressed, take up.

To 'impress' means to influence someone's opinion in a positive way: the performance influenced Michael to take up dancing.

The second answer choice creates a sentence that does not make sense, because if the performance disappointed Michael, it would not make him want to pursue (take up) dancing.
The third pair also does not make sense, for the same reason: if the performance thrilled Michael, it would not make him want to give up dancing.
The fourth pair can be eliminated because the word 'Ballet' is a noun while the sentence calls for a verb.
The fifth pair can be eliminated because only people can admire - a performance cannot.

Therefore, the correct answer is impressed .. take up.

The correct answer is: Uncertain.

An efficient way to solve this question is by visualizing the positions.

Miranda is sitting above Joseph, so we can start by placing Miranda above Joseph like this:

Next, Joseph is sitting below Joana, which means Joana can either be above or below Miranda. So, we have two possible arrangements:

Since Joana can be either below or above Miranda, the correct answer is Uncertain.

The correct answer is Uncertain.

According to the first statement, Bob is taller than Rob, i.e.
Bob > Rob

According to the second statement, Job is shorter than Bob, i.e. Job < Bob.

This statement can also be phrased: Bob is taller than Job (switch directions) i.e.
Bob > Job

Therefore, you can deduce that Bob is taller than both Rob and Job (Bob is the tallest among the three). However, you do not have enough information to determine who is shorter - Rob, or Job.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Uncertain'.

The correct answer is: True.

According to the first statement: Earrings and piercings are allowed at "Sacred Jar" high school, for students who are either 17 or older, or for those who supply a parent’s written permission.

Simplify this long sentence:

Earrings and piercings are allowed if you are 17 (or older) OR if you have parents' permission.

The 'OR' implies that only one of the conditions must be fulfilled, to attend school while wearing earrings and piercings.

According to the second statement, Maria is 17 years old but does not have her parent’s permission.

That means that Maria fulfills one of the conditions (she is 17 years old). Therefore, she can attend school while wearing earrings and piercings.

Solving tip: When given a long and complex statement, try to simplify it by extracting its essence, and rephrasing it in a shorter, more understandable way.