Category: Quantitative Reasoning
Difficulty: Easy
Result: Wrong
1. If a square is equal to 4 a hexagon is equal to:
- 5
- 6◀ Correct Answer
- 7
- 8
This question tests geometric reasoning by establishing a relationship between the number of sides of a shape and its corresponding numerical value.
A square, which is specified as equal to 4, has 4 sides. The task is to deduce the equivalent value for a hexagon by applying the same principle of counting sides.
- A square has 4 sides.
- A hexagon, by definition, has 6 sides.
Therefore, the correct answer is 6.
This type of question encourages logical thinking, where the individual is expected to recognize the underlying pattern based on the properties of shapes. The challenge lies in identifying the geometric characteristic (the number of sides) and translating that into the appropriate number. The reasoning behind this can be applied to other polygons as well:
- A triangle has 3 sides and would be associated with 3.
- A pentagon has 5 sides and would be associated with 5.
The simplicity of the concept-counting sides-hides the deeper requirement of the problem: the need to identify the defining feature of each shape and match it to a number. It's not about complex math but about understanding basic geometric properties.