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Thursday, 30 April 2026

Puzzle Quiz – Set 4 (Mixed & Tricky)

Bank Exam Reasoning & Aptitude Practice

Instructions:

Solve without guessing. Look for patterns (differences, ratios, positions, geometry).

Q1. 7, 14, 28, 56, ?
✔️ Answer: 112
Explanation: ×2 pattern

Q2. 5, 7, 11, 19, 35, ?
✔️ Answer: 67
Explanation: +2, +4, +8, +16, +32

Q3. If 21 + 12 = 33, then 34 + 43 = ?
✔️ Answer: 77
Explanation: Normal addition

Q4. A train of 180 m crosses a pole in 9 sec. Speed?
✔️ Answer: 72 km/hr
Explanation: 180/9 = 20 m/s → 72 km/hr

Q5. Coding: If DOG = 26 (D=4,O=15,G=7), rule = sum of letters. CAT = ?
✔️ Answer: 24
Explanation: 3 + 1 + 20 = 24

Q6. 2, 6, 7, 21, 22, ?
✔️ Answer: 66
Explanation: ×3, +1, ×3, +1

Q7. A walks 8 m north, then 15 m east. Distance from start?
✔️ Answer: 17 m
Explanation: √(8² + 15²) = 17

Q8. Find odd one: 4, 8, 16, 32, 48
✔️ Answer: 48
Explanation: Others are powers of 2

Q9. Angle at 12:00?
✔️ Answer: 0°

Q10. How many squares in a 2×2 grid?
✔️ Answer: 5
Explanation: 4 small + 1 large

Quick Tips:

• Check alternating patterns

• Use Pythagoras for direction

• Convert m/s ↔ km/hr quickly

• Letter positions (A=1…Z=26)

Conclusion:

Mixed puzzles strengthen speed and accuracy for prelims.

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