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NMAT Logical Reasoning Questions
Practise logical reasoning (reasoning) for the NMAT by GMAC: 10 multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Click an option to check it, or “New questions” for another set.
Logical Reasoning practice
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Q1.Find the next letter: G, J, M, P, ?
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Answer: D — S
The letters advance by 3 each time (skip 2).
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Q2.Find the next letter: E, H, K, N, ?
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Answer: D — Q
The letters advance by 3 each time (skip 2).
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Q3.Ravi walks 9 m north, turns right and walks 2 m, then turns right again and walks 1 m. How far is he from the start?
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Answer: D — 8.25 m
Net: 8 m north and 2 m east. Distance = √(8² + 2²) = 8.25 m.
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Q4.If FISH is coded as JMWL, how is PLAN coded?
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Answer: C — TPER
Each letter moves 4 places forward in the alphabet (FISH → JMWL), so PLAN → TPER.
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Q5.Find the next letter: H, J, L, N, ?
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Answer: D — P
The letters advance by 2 each time (skip 1).
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Q6.Which number is the odd one out: 37, 59, 61, 65?
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Answer: C — 65
59, 37, 61 are prime; 65 is composite (65 = 5 × 13).
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Q7.If CAT is coded as FDW, how is DOG coded?
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Answer: A — GRJ
Each letter moves 3 places forward in the alphabet (CAT → FDW), so DOG → GRJ.
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Q8.If TREE is coded as WUHH, how is MILK coded?
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Answer: C — PLON
Each letter moves 3 places forward in the alphabet (TREE → WUHH), so MILK → PLON.
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Q9.Ravi walks 5 m north, turns right and walks 7 m, then turns right again and walks 2 m. How far is he from the start?
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Answer: B — 7.62 m
Net: 3 m north and 7 m east. Distance = √(3² + 7²) = 7.62 m.
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Q10.What day of the week was 18 May 2019?
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Answer: D — Saturday
Using odd days (or Zeller’s rule), 18 May 2019 falls on a Saturday.
How to approach logical reasoning questions
For coding questions write the letter positions (A = 1 … Z = 26). For directions, draw axes and track each turn. Clock angle = |30H − 5.5M|. Calendar: count odd days.
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| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Data Interpretation | Data interpretation | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
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