Question
[X.A.T. 2010]
If Earl shares a pen with Fala, then which of the following must be true?
Directions: These are based on a set of conditions in answering some of the questions, it may be useful to draw a rough diagram. Choose the response that most accurately and completely answers each questions.
In a local pen store, seven pupples wait to be introduced to their new owners. The pupples named as Ashlen, Blackey, Custard, Daffy, Earl. Fala and Gabino are all kept in two available pen. Pen 1, holds three puppies and pen 2 holds four puppies. I. If Gabino is kept in pen 1, then Daffy is not kept in pen 2. II. If Daffy is not kept in pen 2, then Gabino is kept in pen 1. III. If Ashlen is kept in pen 2, then Blackley is not kept in pen 2. IV. If Blackley is kept in pen 1, then Ashlen is not kept in pen 1.[X.A.T. 2010]
If Earl shares a pen with Fala, then which of the following must be true?
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
According to question and given conditions, the possible arrangements are as below. I. Pen 1 : Earl, Fala, Ashlen Pen 2 : Gabino, Daffy, Blackley, Custard II. Pen 1 : Earl, Fala, Blackley Pen 2 : Gabino, Daffy, Ashlen, Custard III. Pen 1 : Gabino, Daffy, Blackley Pen 2 : Earl, Fala, Ashlen, Custard IV Pen 1 : Gabino, Daffy, Ashlen Pen 2 : Earl, Fala, Blackley, Custard.
Clearly, in all cases custard is in pen 2.
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Answer: (b)
According to question and given conditions, the possible arrangements are as below. I. Pen 1 : Earl, Fala, Ashlen Pen 2 : Gabino, Daffy, Blackley, Custard II. Pen 1 : Earl, Fala, Blackley Pen 2 : Gabino, Daffy, Ashlen, Custard III. Pen 1 : Gabino, Daffy, Blackley Pen 2 : Earl, Fala, Ashlen, Custard IV Pen 1 : Gabino, Daffy, Ashlen Pen 2 : Earl, Fala, Blackley, Custard.
Clearly, in all cases custard is in pen 2.
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