20 Impossible IQ Questions That Will Test Your Limits

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Think you are a genius? This quiz is designed to test your limits and not just your memory but your way of thinking and ability to solve problems. It will include multiple questions about patterns, puzzles, and various problems that will need you to think outside the box. Try to score at least 15 out of 20 to pass this quiz!

20 Impossible IQ Questions

Instructions: Answer each question by selecting the best choice, proceed through the quiz, and after the last question, click the “Results” button to view your score and review the correct answers.

 

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Passed Impossible IQ Questions

 

Congratulations! You scored 15/20 or higher, placing you among the intellectual elite. Your ability to tackle complex problems and think critically is truly impressive. Keep challenging yourself, as your potential is limitless!

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Failed Impossible IQ Questions

You gave it your best shot, but it looks like these impossible IQ questions got the better of you this time. Don’t be discouraged—use this as motivation to keep learning and improving. With practice, you’ll be ready to take on any challenge!

#1. A bat and a ball cost $1.10 in total. The bat costs $1 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?

#2. What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30?

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#3. A train leaves New York at 60 mph heading towards Chicago. A second train leaves Chicago at 50 mph heading towards New York. If the distance between the two cities is 800 miles, how far from New York do they meet?

#4. What is the missing letter in the sequence: A, C, F, J, O, _?

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#5. If a clock strikes 6 times in 5 seconds, how long will it take to strike 12 times?

#6. What is the next number in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, _?

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#7. If you multiply all the numbers on a standard telephone keypad, what is the product?

#8. If you rearrange the letters of “TABLE,” you would get the name of a:

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#9. If you flip a coin 3 times, what is the probability of getting heads all three times?

#10. Which of the following fractions is closest to 1?

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#11. Which of the following numbers is a prime number?

#12. If you divide 30 by half and add 10, what is the result?

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#13. Which of the following numbers is a perfect square?

#14. A farmer has 17 sheep. All but 9 die. How many are left?

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#15. If you have three apples and you take away two, how many apples do you have?

#16. What is the smallest number that can be divided by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 without leaving a remainder?

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#17. If John’s father has five sons named Alan, Bryan, Chris, Dave, what is the name of the fifth son?

#18. If a rope is cut into 6 equal pieces, each piece is 4 meters long. How long was the rope originally?

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#19. Which of the following words is a palindrome?

#20. If two is company and three is a crowd, what are four and five?

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How did you fare in the quiz? Well, whether you passed or failed the test, it shows that you are willing to test your abilities and problem-solving skills, showing us that you have the passion and interest to be better. Remember there’s always room to improve. Keep on challenging yourself and be the best version.

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6 thoughts on “20 Impossible IQ Questions That Will Test Your Limits”

  1. Definitely errors! Please review your numbers 8, 13 and 18. Not the first I’m seeing this too so really need to look at your quality assurance

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    • Thank you for the feedback, the quiz shuffles questions and choices to change it up from time to time which sometimes results in errors. We will definitely fix it! Thanks

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  2. My predecessors are definitely right.You should check the competence of
    the authors of the quizzes way before publishing.
    I found many wrong answers as well.Good luck and be more exigent with the quality of question/answer attitude.Regards,Valentin

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