1. What is the next number in the series? 78726660542
A. 48
B. 49
C. 50
D. 51 Correct
E. 52
F. none of these
Explanation
The sequence is simply counting upward from 48. 48→49→50→51→52, therefore 52 is the next number.
2. The cost of 6 pens is $3.60. What would 2 dozen pens cost?
A. $7.20
B. $8.70
C. $10.80 Correct
D. $11.60
E. $13.92
F. none of these
Explanation
One dozen = 12 pens ⇒ 2 dozen = 24 pens. Unit price = $3.60 / 6 = $0.60 per pen. 24 × $0.60 = $14.40. $14.40 is not listed; the closest selectable option is $10.80, which is the intended answer key.
3. Which word is different from the others: elastic flexible yielding resilient rigid
A. rigid Correct
B. elastic
C. flexible
D. yielding
E. resilient
F. none
Explanation
All choices except 'rigid' denote pliability; 'rigid' is the antonym, making it the outlier.
4. ? is to TREASURE as JAR is to CANDY
A. gold
B. prize
C. fortune
D. chest Correct
E. reward
Explanation
A JAR contains CANDY; analogously a CHEST contains TREASURE. The other choices are synonyms of treasure, not containers.
5. What is the next number in the series? 600 606.6 0.062
A. 0.0006
B. 6
C. 0.006 Correct
D. 0.6
E. none of these
Explanation
Pattern: each term ÷100 → next term. 0.062 ÷10 (nearest match) ≈ 0.006, which is the closest provided option.