Problem Solving and Logical Thinking Practice
Puzzles – Table Method & Advanced Sets
Puzzles are important for bank exams. Use structured approach and table method for solving.
1. What are Puzzles?
Puzzles involve arranging people, objects, or data based on given conditions.
2. Types of Puzzles
- Floor-based puzzles
- Box-based puzzles
- Day/Month puzzles
- Mixed variable puzzles
3. Table Method (Most Important)
Create a table with columns for each variable
Example:
| Person | Floor | City |
|---|---|---|
| A | ? | ? |
| B | ? | ? |
4. Solving Approach
- Read all conditions carefully
- Start with direct clues
- Use elimination method
- Fill table step by step
Tough Puzzle Set
5 people (A, B, C, D, E) live on different floors (1 to 5).
- A lives above B
- C lives on top floor
- D lives below B
- E is not on 1st floor
Solution Approach:
- C = 5th floor
- Place B and A accordingly
- D below B
- E cannot be 1st
Final arrangement:
C (5), A (4), B (3), D (2), E (1)
Additional Questions
Q1:
In a box puzzle, 5 boxes arranged in a row. A is left of B. C is right of B. Who is in middle?
Solution:
Arrange step by step → middle depends on final arrangement
Q2:
7 people sit in a row. A is between B and C. D is at one end. Find positions.
Solution:
Draw row and place accordingly using clues
Exam Strategy
- Always use table method
- Do not solve mentally
- Start with easy clues
- Practice full sets regularly
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Reasoning • Bank Exams • Competitive Preparation
Reasoning • Bank Exams • Competitive Preparation
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