give me tricks to solve above questions faster with ease to understand#
Here are easy-to-understand tricks and shortcuts to solve the previously shared Reasoning Ability questions faster, grouped by question type, with simple explanations and examples:
1. Series Completion & Pattern Recognition#
- Look for common patterns:
- Arithmetic sequences: Check differences between numbers.
- Geometric sequences: Check if multiply/divide by a number.
- Mixed patterns: Sometimes difference alternates (+4, +6, +8…).
- Tip: Write down differences or ratios to find increments quickly.
Example: Series: 2, 6, 12, 20, ? Differences: 4, 6, 8 → next should be +10 → answer = 30
2. Analogy#
- Understand the relationship type:
- Part to whole (Finger : Hand)
- Item and function (Pen : Write)
- Cause and effect (Fire : Burn)
- Tip: Think of simple, everyday relationships first.
Example: CAT : KITTEN :: DOG : ? Kitten is baby cat → Puppy is baby dog
3. Odd One Out#
- Identify the category or common feature for items.
- The odd one out usually belongs to a different category or lacks the common feature.
Example: Apple, Orange, Banana, Carrot Carrot is a vegetable, others are fruits → Carrot is odd
4. Coding-Decoding#
- Check for letter shifting patterns:
- Alphabet +1, –1, or as per word position
- Reverse order or alternate shifts
- Tip: Write alphabets with positions for quick reference (A=1, B=2, etc.)
Example: If CAT = DBU (each letter +1), then DOG = EPH
5. Blood Relations#
- Use standard symbols or family trees:
- Male = ♂, Female = ♀, ← means “is father of”, etc.
- Tip: Draw mini family trees quickly to avoid confusion.
Example: A is father of B, C is son of B → A is grandfather of C
6. Direction Sense#
- Memorize turns:
- Right turn → Rotate 90° clockwise
- Left turn → Rotate 90° anti-clockwise
- Use compass points: N, E, S, W
- Tip: Visualize turning or draw a quick diagram.
Example: Facing North, turn right thrice → East → South → West
7. Miscellaneous (Syllogism, Ranking, Venn Diagrams, etc.)#
- For syllogism: Use quick logic for “All,” “Some,” “No.”
- Ranking: Total rank = (total candidates – rank from top) +1
- Venn Diagrams: Draw 3-circle intersections only if needed.
- Tip: Eliminate impossible options quickly.
General Tips for Speed and Accuracy:#
- Practice Mental Math: To calculate differences, sums, percentages fast.
- Look for Patterns First: Don’t jump into calculations immediately.
- Use Shortcuts for Letter Positions: A=1, Z=26 to decode fast.
- Write Intermediate Steps Briefly: Helps visualize without wasting time.
- Avoid Overthinking: Go with simplest logical pattern unless question hints otherwise.
- Skip and Return Strategy: If stuck, mark and come back later.
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