MSU SASE Reviewer: Aptitude and Reasoning

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering quantitative reasoning, letter series, odd-one-out classifications, number patterns, and abstract visual reasoning from the MSU SASE Aptitude Reviewer.

MSU SASE

Mindanao State University System Admission Scholarship Examination, a standardized aptitude examination evaluating quantitative reasoning, verbal relationships, and abstract problem-solving skills.

Number Series

An aptitude section where examinees identify the mathematical rule, difference, or ratio governing an ordered sequence of numbers to determine a missing or succeeding term.

Letter Series

A reasoning section where sequences of alphabetic characters follow positional patterns, alphabetical step intervals, or directional reversals.

Number-Letter Series

An alphanumeric sequence where numbers and letters progress together under interconnected or parallel logical rules.

Odd One Out

A classification reasoning problem where examinees identify the element within a given set of five choices that does not share the common defining characteristic of the others.

Shapes Analysis

An abstract reasoning component requiring the study of geometric figure sequences to identify repeating transformations, orientations, and structural progressions.

Figure Analogy

A visual reasoning item where one identifies the transformation rule relating an initial pair of figures and applies that exact relationship to determine the counterpart of a third figure.

El Filibusterismo (Odd One Out Classification)

The odd one out among Rizal, Bonifacio, Jacinto, filibusterismo, and Mabini because it is a literary work (novel) by José Rizal, whereas the other four choices are Philippine historical heroes.

MSU (Odd One Out Classification)

The odd one out among Marawi, Iligan, MSU, Davao, and CDO because it is an educational institution (Mindanao State University), whereas the other choices are Philippine cities.

16 (Odd One Out Classification)

The odd one out among $27$, $24$, $18$, $36$, and $16$ because it is the only number in the group that is not divisible by $3$.

TURKEY (Odd One Out Classification)

The odd one out among TURKEY, K.S.A, QATAR, BAHRAIN, and SYRIA because Turkey is a transcontinental/non-Arab nation, whereas the others are Arab states.

DAY (Odd One Out Classification)

The odd one out among PRAY, SAY, DAY, PAY, and LAY because DAY is a noun, whereas all the other options are verbs.

Decreasing Difference Series (Item 1)

The sequence $81, 72, 65, 60, \dots$ governed by differences that decrease by two ($-9, -7, -5, -3$), resulting in the next term $57$.

Alternating Interleaved Series (Item 2)

The sequence $16, 9, 14, 13, 19, 24, 10, 29, \dots$ containing two interleaved sub-series, leading to the subsequent values $34$ and $7$.

Arithmetic Decreasing Series (Item 3)

The sequence $29, 25, 21, 17, \dots$ progressing with a constant common difference of $-4$, producing the next value $13$.

Geometric Division Series (Item 4)

The series $3600, 600, 120, 30, \dots$ where terms are divided successively by decreasing integers ($\div 6, \div 5, \div 4, \div 3$), resulting in $10$.

Increasing Subtrahend Series (Item 8)

The sequence $77, 68, 58, 47, 35, \dots$ where each subtracted value increments by one ($-9, -10, -11, -12, -13$), yielding $22$.

Multiplicative Factor Series (Item 9)

The sequence $12, 72, 432, \dots$ having a constant common ratio of $6$ ($\times 6$), giving the next value $2592$.

Factorial Multiplier Series (Item 10)

The sequence $3, 6, 24, 144, \dots$ where successive terms are multiplied by consecutive even integers ($\times 2, \times 4, \times 6, \times 8$), yielding $1152$.

Reversed Alphabetical Block Series (Item 12)

The letter sequence $CDBA, HGFE, LKJI, \dots$ where consecutive groups of four letters advance across the alphabet and are written in reverse order, followed by $PONM$.

Increasing Step Letter Series (Item 13)

The alphabetical sequence $A, C, F, J, O, \dots$ where the position intervals expand incrementally ($+2, +3, +4, +5, +6$), arriving at the letter $U$.

Reverse Alternate Skip Letter Series (Item 14)

The sequence $Z, X, V, T, R, \dots$ moving backward through the alphabet by skipping one letter each time ($-2$), continuing with $P$.

Geometric Halving Series (Page 3, Item 1)

The sequence $2, 1, \frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{4}, \dots$ where each successive term is multiplied by $\frac{1}{2}$, producing the next term $\frac{1}{8}$.

Roman Numeral Step Series (Page 3, Item 6)

The sequence $V, VIII, XI, XIV, \dots, XX$ advancing by an increment of $3$ (or III) at each interval, filling the blank with $XVII$.

Dual-Track Alternating Series (Page 3, Item 7)

The sequence $8, 43, 11, 41, \dots, 39, 17$ composed of an ascending sub-series ($8, 11, 14, 17$) and a descending sub-series ($43, 41, 39$), giving $14$.

Roman Numeral Subtractive Series (Page 3, Item 8)

The sequence $XXIV, XX, \dots, XII, VIII$ decreasing by $4$ (or IV) at each step, where the missing value is $XVI$.

Mixed Roman and Arabic Series (Page 3, Item 9)

The alternating sequence $VI, 10, V, 11, \dots, 12, III$ where Roman numerals decrement by one and Arabic numbers increment by one, yielding $IV$.

Geometric Tripling Series (Page 3, Item 10)

The sequence $\frac{1}{9}, \frac{1}{3}, 1, \dots, 9$ with a common ratio of $3$ ($\times 3$), where the missing middle term is $3$.

Descending Triplets Letter Series (Page 3, Item 14)

The sequence $QPO, NML, KJI, \dots, EDC$ where each cluster consists of three consecutive alphabetical letters written in reverse order, continuing with $HGF$.

Prime Number Series (Page 5, Item 1)

The sequence $67, 71, 73, 79, 83, \dots$ consisting of consecutive prime numbers, followed by the next prime number $89$.

Consecutive Factor Product Series (Page 5, Item 3)

The sequence $2, 12, 30, 56, 90, \dots$ generated by products of consecutive integers ($1\times 2, 3\times 4, 5\times 6, 7\times 8, 9\times 10, 11\times 12$), yielding $132$.

Differences of Squares Series (Page 5, Item 5)

The sequence $8, 24, 48, 80, 120, \dots$ following the formula $n^2 - 1$ for successive odd integers ($3^2-1, 5^2-1, 7^2-1, 9^2-1, 11^2-1, 13^2-1$), resulting in $168$.

Consecutive Odd Pairing Series (Page 5, Item 6)

The sequence $13, 35, 57, 79, 911, \dots$ constructed by concatenating consecutive odd numbers ($1\&3, 3\&5, 5\&7, 7\&9, 9\&11, 11\&13$), producing $1113$.

Square of Odd Numbers Series (Page 5, Item 15)

The sequence $1, 9, 25, 49, 81, \dots$ composed of squares of odd integers ($1^2, 3^2, 5^2, 7^2, 9^2$), continuing with $11^2 = 121$.

Figure Analogy Problem 21 (Inscribed Shape Extraction)

A geometric analogy where the inner inscribed figure is extracted from the outer polygon; a triangle containing an inverted triangle corresponds to a square containing a diamond, which yields a standalone diamond (Choice A).

Figure Analogy Problem 22 (Color Inversion Transformation)

A visual transformation where black and white shaded regions invert across all divided geometric partitions, corresponding to Choice D.

Shapes Analysis Problem 21 (Concentric and Stacked Progression)

An abstract geometric sequence that alternates between concentric inner-outer arrangements and vertically stacked shapes, continuing the pattern with Choice D.