November 16, 2008

• How smart are you really? This is a simple test has been used for tested reasoning and intelligence with great accuracy. If you don’t score high, remember, you can always improve.  Good Luck!
  
  1. What relation is your niece’s brother to you?
          Cousin
          Nephew
          Uncle
          Son
  Answer: Nephew                                                                                                                             
  
  2. How many birthdays does the average man have?
          1
          10
          65
          75
  Answer: 1 – Just one!                                                                                                                        
  
  3. Some months have 31 days; how many have 28?
          1
          2
          3
          9
          12
  Answer: 12 – all of them!                                                                                                                
  
  4. Is it legal for a man in Scotland to marry his widow’s sister?
          No
          Yes
  Answer: No – because he is dead!                                                                            
  
  5. Divide 30 by 1/2 and add 10. What is the answer?
          10
          25
          50
          70
          90
  Answer: 70 – (30 divided by 1/2 equals 60!)                                                                        
  
  6. If there are 3 apples and you take away 2, how many do you have ?
          1
          2
          3
  Answer: 2 – you took them, remember?                                                                
  
  7. A doctor gives you three pills telling you to take one every half hour.
  How many minutes would the pills last??
          20
          40
          60
          90
  Answer: 60 – Start with the 1st pill, 30 min. later take the 2nd, then 30 min for the 3rd.
  
  8. A farmer has 17 sheep, and all but 9 die. How many are left?
          1
          3
          5
          8
          9
  Answer: 9                                                                                                                                 
  
  9. How many animals of each sex did Moses take on the ark?
          3
          2
          1
          0
  Answer: 0 – Moses didn’t have an ark, Noah did!                                                            
  
  10. How many two cent stamps are there in a dozen?
          1
          3
          6
          9
          12
  Answer: 12 – There are twelve 2 cent stamps in a dozen!                                             
  
  11. You are participating in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in?
          1st
          2nd
          3rd
  Answer: 2nd – You were third. Now you’re second!                                                      
  
  12. Note: This must be done in your head. Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator.
  
  Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30. Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now add 10. What is the total?
          5000
          6000
          4100
  Answer: 4100 – Did you get 5000? Don’t believe it? Check it with your calculator!
  
  13. Mary’s father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono. What is the name of the fifth daughter?
          Nano
          Nunu
          Mary
  Answer: Her name is Mary. Read the question again!                                                         

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