Analogy (verbal reasoning): Identify the pair with the same relationship as "TEN : DECIMAL". Think “number/base : numeral system built upon that base.” Choose the option that best mirrors this base–system relation.

Verbal Ability Verbal Analogies Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    seven:septet
  • B
    four:quartet
  • C
    two:binary
  • D
    five:quince

Answer

Correct Answer: two:binary

Explanation

Concept/ApproachDecimal is the base-10 number system (built on ten). We want “number/base : the numeral system based on it.”

Option analysistwo:binarybinary is the base-2 system. Perfect parallel.seven:septet; four:quartet — these are “number : group of N people/items,” not numeral systems.five:quince — “quince” is a fruit; incorrect term (perhaps intended “quinary”).

Final Answertwo:binary

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