Logical Reasoning - Analogies - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Analogies - Type 1 (Q.No. 1)
Directions to Solve
A good way to figure out the relationship in a given question is to make up a sentence that describes the relationship between the first two words. Then, try to use the same sentence to find out which of the answer choices completes the same relationship with the third word.
1.
Odometer is to mileage as compass is to
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An odometer is an instrument used to measure mileage. A compass is an instrument used to determine direction. Choices a, b, and c are incorrect because none is an instrument.
Discussion:
18 comments Page 1 of 2.
Lok Ruot Dak said:
2 years ago
The main concept one should consider when dealing with analogies is that analogies are mostly of comparison of things that might have a similar applications or uses.
Subha said:
2 years ago
Odometer is used to calculate for SPEED.
Anirban Basu said:
3 years ago
No, an odometer is used to measure distance travelled by a vehicle.
(1)
Vikram T said:
4 years ago
Odometer is speed measering instrument.
(1)
Messi said:
5 years ago
I am not getting it. Please explain me.
Bh@rTey said:
7 years ago
I need some shortcut to memorize the analogy series. So can anyone help me?
Raj said:
7 years ago
Is there any shortcut to answer these type of questions?
Please tell me.
Please tell me.
Bruce lee said:
7 years ago
An odometer measures the distance. You can only find mileage by dividing the distance by the total number of litres used up.
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Manikandan said:
7 years ago
Very nice to practise and learn the problems of Analogy series. Thank you.
Ami paul said:
8 years ago
I needed analogical shortcut.
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