Logical Deduction : Logical Reasoning(Reasoning Aptitude > Logical Reasoning ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

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LOGICAL DEDUCTION : LOGICAL REASONING MCQs

Logical Problems

Total Questions : 121 | Page 9 of 13 pages

Question 81. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is :
I. A jar of jelly beans contains more red beans than green.
II. There are more yellow beans than red.
III. The jar contains fewer yellow jelly beans than green ones.

true
false
uncertain

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> false
The first two statements indicate there are more yellow jelly beans than red and green.

Question 82. Fact 1: Islands are surrounded by water.
Fact 2: Maui is an island.
Fact 3: Maui was formed by a volcano.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I: Maui is surrounded by water.
II: All islands are formed by volcanoes.
III: All volcanoes are on islands.

I only
II only
II and III only
None of the statements is a known fact.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> I only
Since Maui is an island and islands are surrounded by water,Maui must be surrounded by water. There is not enough information to support statements II and III.

Question 83. A four-person crew from Classic Colors is painting Mr. Field's house. Michael is painting the front of the house. Ross is in the alley behind the house painting the back. Jed is painting the window frames on the north side, Shawn is on the south. If Michael switches places with Jed, and Jed then switches places with Shawn, where is Shawn?

in the alley behind the house
on the north side of the house
in front of the house
on the south side of the house

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> in front of the house
After all the switches were made, Shawn is in front of the house. Ross is in the alley behind the house,Michael is on the north side, and Jed is on the south.

Question 84. In a four-day period Monday through Thursday each of the following temporary office workers worked only one day, each a different day. Ms. Johnson was scheduled to work on Monday, but she traded with Mr. Carter, who was originally scheduled to work on Wednesday. Ms. Falk traded with Mr. Kirk, who was originally scheduled to work on Thursday. After all the switching was done, who worked on Tuesday?

Mr. Carter
Ms. Falk
Ms. Johnson
Mr. Kirk

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Mr. Kirk
After all the switches were made, Mr. Kirk worked on Tuesday. Mr. Carter worked on Monday,Ms. Johnson on Wednesday, and Ms. Falk on Thursday.

Question 85. Fact 1: Islands are surrounded by water.
Fact 2: Maui is an island.
Fact 3: Maui was formed by a volcano.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I: Maui is surrounded by water.
II: All islands are formed by volcanoes.
III: All volcanoes are on islands.

I only
II only
II and III only
None of the statements is a known fact.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> I only
Since Maui is an island and islands are surrounded by water,Maui must be surrounded by water. There is not enough information to support statements II and III.

Question 86. Four defensive football players are chasing the opposing wide receiver, who has the ball. Calvin is directly behind the ball carrier. Jenkins and Burton are side by side behind Calvin. Zeller is behind Jenkins and Burton. Calvin tries for the tackle but misses and falls. Burton trips. Which defensive player tackles the receiver?

Burton
Zeller
Jenkins
Calvin

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Jenkins
After all the switching was done, Jenkins was directly behind the receiver. Calvin and Burton had fallen. Zeller remained in the rear.

Question 87. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is :
I. The Kingston Mall has more stores than the Galleria.
II. The Four Corners Mall has fewer stores than the Galleria.
III. The Kingston Mall has more stores than the Four Corners Mall.

true
false
uncertain

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> true
From the first two statements, you know that the Kingston Mall has the most stores, so the Kingston Mall would have more stores than the Four Corners Mall.

Question 88. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is :
I. During the past year, Josh saw more movies than Stephen.
II. Stephen saw fewer movies than Darren.
III. Darren saw more movies than Josh.

true
false
uncertain

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> uncertain
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.

Question 89. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is :
I. All the tulips in Zoe's garden are white.
II. All the pansies in Zoe's garden are yellow.
III. All the flowers in Zoe's garden are either white or yellow.

true
false
uncertain

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> uncertain
The first two statements give information about Zoe's tulips and pansies. Information about any other kinds of flowers cannot be determined.

Question 90. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is :
I. Rover weighs less than Fido.
II. Rover weighs more than Boomer.
III. Of the three dogs, Boomer weighs the least.