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Directions :
Each problem consists of three statements. Based on the first two statements, the third statement may be true, false, or uncertain.
1.
Mara runs faster than Gail.
Lily runs faster than Mara.
Gail runs faster than Lily.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Lily runs faster than Mara.
Gail runs faster than Lily.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
- A.true.
- B.false.
- C.uncertain.
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [B]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| We know from the first two statements that Lily runs fastest. Therefore, the third statement must be false. |
2.
During the past year, Josh saw more movies than Stephen.
Stephen saw fewer movies than Darren.
Darren saw more movies than Josh.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Stephen saw fewer movies than Darren.
Darren saw more movies than Josh.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
- A.true.
- B.false.
- C.uncertain.
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [C]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| Because the first two sentences are true, both Josh and Darren saw more movies than Stephen.However, it is uncertain as to whether Darren saw more movies than Josh. |
3.
Apartments in the Riverdale Manor cost less
than apartments in The Gaslight Commons.
Apartments in the Livingston Gate cost more than apartments in the The Gaslight Commons.
Of the three apartment buildings, the Livingston Gate costs the most.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Apartments in the Livingston Gate cost more than apartments in the The Gaslight Commons.
Of the three apartment buildings, the Livingston Gate costs the most.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
- A.true.
- B.false.
- C.uncertain.
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [A]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| Since the Gaslight Commons costs more than the Riverdale Manor and the Livingston Gate costs more than the Gaslight Commons, it is true that the Livingston Gate costs the most. |
4.
Blueberries cost more than strawberries.
Blueberries cost lest than raspberries.
Raspberries cost more than both strawberries and blueberries.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Blueberries cost lest than raspberries.
Raspberries cost more than both strawberries and blueberries.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
- A.true.
- B.false.
- C.uncertain.
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [A]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| Because the first two statements are true, raspberries are the most expensive of the three. |
5.
Rover weighs less than Fido.
Rover weighs more than Boomer.
Of the three dogs, Boomer weighs the least.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Rover weighs more than Boomer.
Of the three dogs, Boomer weighs the least.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
- A.true.
- B.false.
- C.uncertain.
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [A]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| According to the first two statements, Fido weighs the most and Boomer weighs the least. |
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