Explanation

To determine which set (A or B) the figure at the bottom belongs to, we need to identify a pattern or rule in the figures of Set A and Set B.

Upon close inspection, here's a breakdown:

- Set A Pattern: In all Set A figures, the dark black rectangles on the left and right bars are in symmetrical or balanced positions.

- Set B Pattern: In all Set B figures, the dark black rectangles are not symmetrical; their positions on the left and right bars differ noticeably.

Bottom Figure Analysis:

- The dark bars on both sides of the figure are in identical positions.

- This symmetry matches the pattern observed in Set A.

Explanation

Given:

- 4 concentric squares

- The two innermost squares form a 3×3 grid using two perpendicular lines.

Step 1: Count squares in the 3×3 grid  

Using the formula ∑(i²) for square counts:

- 1×1 squares = 3² = 9

- 2×2 squares = 2² = 4

- 3×3 square = 1² = 1

Subtotal (from grid) = 9 + 4 + 1 = 14 squares

Step 2: Count the outer 2 square outlines  

These are not part of the inner grid:

- 1 square (second-largest)

- 1 square (outermost)

Subtotal = 2 squares

Final Total:  

14 (inner grid) + 2 (outer squares) = 16 squares

Explanation

The figure to be classified has two black squares:

1. One black square is in the Bottom Left Corner.

2. The other black square is on the Bottom Side next to the corner.

Since the two black squares are located on adjacent sides (the left and bottom sides) and share a corner, the figure matches the rule for SET B.

Explanation

Figure Description:

- Top row: ★ ★ ★  

- Bottom row: ★ ★ ★ (black star)

Classification Logic:

- Set B Rule: The figure has a black star in the bottom row.

- This figure does have a black star in the bottom row.

Explanation

Please read the following question and select the most suitable option

The founder of Pakistan inaugurated the State Bank of Pakistan on the 1st of July (Tuesday) in 1948 in Karachi. He traveled from Quetta to Karachi for the ceremony, which exhausted him, but with sheer willpower, he managed to do the deed. He stayed in Karachi during the working week and returned to Quetta, and decided to move to Ziarat, where it was cooler and more restful.

How many days did the Quaid stay in Karachi?

Answer with a solution 

To calculate how many days Quaid-e-Azam stayed in Karachi:

- He arrived in Karachi on 1st July 1948 (Thursday) to inaugurate the State Bank of Pakistan.

- It says he stayed in Karachi during the working week and then returned to Quetta.

Assuming a standard working week (Monday to Friday), and considering he arrived on Thursday, he likely stayed:

Thursday (1st July)  

Friday (2nd July)  

Saturday and Sunday are not counted as working days  

Then he returned early the next week (maybe Monday).

So he likely stayed for about 2 to 4 days, depending on how the return was scheduled.  

But since the text only confirms his presence during the working week, and he traveled back afterward, the best estimate is 5 days (Thursday to Monday inclusive).

Explanation

- 5 pupils brought 3 apples each → 5 × 3 = 15 apples  

- 6 pupils brought 2 bananas each → 6 × 2 = 12 bananas  

- 3 pupils brought 4 nectarines each → 3 × 4 = 12 nectarines

Total fruit = 15 + 12 + 12 = 39

Explanation

King, court, and place (referring to a palace or royal residence) are all words related to royalty or a royal setting.

Radium is a chemical element, a radioactive metal, and does not fit the theme of royalty. 

Explanation

The statement is:

"Social security law is an evolving law that tries as far as possible to reflect reality, to adjust to changes in and the needs of society."

Key ideas:

The law is evolving, not fixed.

It adapts to social changes and needs.

B) Social security law gradually adapts itself to societal demands. → This matches perfectly: evolving + adjusting to needs.

Explanation

ANALYTICAL REASONING  

Questions 1–4

A workshop that restores used pieces of furniture operates according to the following schedule:

A piece of furniture is examined three calendar days after it is received in the workshop. (Thus, if it is received on the first day of the month, it is examined on the fourth.) On the next Monday following the examination, the piece of furniture is delivered to the restoration room.

Restoration work may be finished one, two, or three calendar days after a piece of furniture is delivered to the restoration room. On the next Wednesday following the completion of the restoration work, a piece of furniture is varnished. Two calendar days later, the varnish is dry, and a piece of furniture may be shipped. All restored pieces of furniture are shipped at the close of business on the 15th or the 30th day of the month.

This year, the first day of the month of January is a Friday.

1. If the workshop receives a steady supply of used pieces of furniture, on how many days during January will piece of furniture varnishing take place?  

A) Two  

B) Three  

C) Four  

D) Five  

E) Six

Varnish only happens on Wednesdays.

January Wednesdays = 6, 13, 20, 27 → that’s 4.

And because steady supply ensures that there’s always some piece ready, varnishing happens every Wednesday.

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2. If a used piece of furniture is received at the workshop on Tuesday, January 5th, its restoration work will be completed no later than:  

A) Monday the 11th  

B) Wednesday the 13th  

C) Thursday the 14th  

D) Friday the 15th  

E) Wednesday the 20th

Receive = Jan 5 (Tue).

Exam = Jan 8 (Fri).

Next Monday = Jan 11 → delivery.

Restoration completes 1–3 days later → at the latest = Jan 14 (Thu).

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3. To be certain that a restored piece of furniture will be shipped from the workshop on January 30th, what is the latest date by which it may be received at the workshop?  

A) Thursday the 14th  

B) Friday the 15th  

C) Saturday the 16th  

D) Monday the 18th  

E) Tuesday the 19th

Work backwards:

To be shipped Jan 30, varnish must be dry by Jan 30.

Dry = varnish + 2 days. So latest varnish = Jan 28.

But varnish must be a Wednesday, so the latest is Jan 27.

For varnish on Jan 27, completion must be by Jan 26.

Completion = delivery + ≤3 days → latest delivery = Jan 23. But deliveries only occur Mondays → must be Jan 18 (Monday).

Delivery = next Monday after exam. For delivery Jan 18, exam must fall Jan 12–17.

Exam = receive + 3. So receive must be no later than Jan 14 (exam on 17 → delivery 18).

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4. The longest delay in shipping a restored piece of furniture will involve a piece of furniture whose cover varnish dries on:  

A) January 1st  

B) January 8th  

C) January 15th  

D) January 22nd  

E) January 29th

We want the case where varnish dries just after a shipping date, so the item must wait the longest before the next shipping date.

If dry Jan 1 → next ship Jan 15 → 14-day wait.

If dry Jan 8 → next ship Jan 15 → 7-day wait.

If dry Jan 15 → can ship immediately that same day → 0-day wait.

If dry Jan 22 → next ship Jan 30 → 8-day wait.

If dry Jan 29 → next ship Jan 30 → 1-day wait.

The longest wait = drying on Jan 1 → wait until Jan 15 (14 days).

Explanation

• Shahid is older than Ahmed, so Shahid > Ahmed.

• Ahmed is older than Fatima, so Ahmed > Fatima.

• Fatima is older than Bilal, so Fatima > Bilal.