Mental Ability

Hey there! Can you help Sidney solve this interesting puzzle? What comes next in the sequence: 2, 4, 6, 8, ?

• 14

• 12

• 16

• 10

Answer explanation

The sequence is increasing by 2 each time. Therefore, the next number after 8 is 10.

Daniel, Sidney, and Deneque are sharing a delicious circular cake divided into 8 equal slices. What fraction of the cake does each slice represent?

• 1/8

• 1/10

• 1/6

• 1/4

Answer explanation

One part of a circle divided into 8 equal parts is represented by the fraction 1/8, making it the correct choice.

Hey there! Can you help Bruce figure out which item doesn't belong in this shopping list: Apples, Bananas, Oranges, Grapes, Pears?

• Oranges

• Bananas

• Apples

• Grapes

Answer explanation

The number 30 is the odd one out because it is the only number that is not divisible by 6, unlike the other numbers in the list.

Joshua and Deneque are planning a square picnic area. If the picnic area has a perimeter of 20 meters, what is the length of one side?

• 10 meters

• 4 meters

• 5 meters

• 6 meters

Answer explanation

The perimeter of a square is the sum of all its sides. Since the perimeter is 20 cm and a square has 4 equal sides, each side is 20 cm ÷ 4 = 5 cm. Therefore, the length of one side is 5 cm.

Hey there! Can you help Kalaeya solve this fun puzzle? What number is missing in the sequence: 5, 10, 15, ?, 25?

• 18

• 20

• 22

• 30

Answer explanation

The missing number in the pattern is 20. Each number is increasing by 5, so the missing number is 15 + 5 = 20.

Karim is checking the time on a clock that reads 3:45. How many degrees does the minute hand move in 15 minutes?

• 90 degrees

• 270 degrees

• 120 degrees

• 180 degrees

Answer explanation

In 15 minutes, the minute hand moves 90 degrees (360 degrees divided by 4).

During a school art class, Jawanza, Joshua, Deneque, Karim, and Daniel were asked to draw different shapes. Which shape did Karim choose to draw: triangle, square, circle, or rectangle?

• triangle

• square

• circle

• rectangle

Answer explanation

The circle does not belong because it is the only shape without any straight sides or angles.

If Jack, Deneque, and Daniel share 12 cookies equally, how many cookies does each friend get?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 3

Answer explanation

If 3 friends share 12 candies equally, each friend gets 12 / 3 = 4 candies. Therefore, each friend gets 4 candies.

Hey there! Can you figure out the next number in this exciting series: 1, 4, 9, 16, ?

• 64

• 36

• 49

• 25

Answer explanation

The series represents the squares of consecutive numbers: 1^2=1, 2^2=4, 3^2=9, 4^2=16. Therefore, the next number is 5^2=25.

Sidney has a garden with 5 rows, and each row can hold 8 plants. How many plants can the garden hold in total?

• 45

• 50

• 35

• 40

Answer explanation

To find the total number of books the bookshelf can hold, multiply the number of shelves (5) by the number of books each shelf can hold (8), which equals 40 books in total.