Reasoning Aptitude

LOGICAL PROBLEMS MCQs

Total Questions : 26

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Question 1. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is :
I. Blueberries cost more than strawberries.
II. Blueberries cost less than raspberries.
III. Raspberries cost more than strawberries and blueberries.
  1.    true
  2.    false
  3.    uncertain
Answer: Option A
Question 2. Fact 1: All dogs like to run.
Fact 2: Some dogs like to swim.
Fact 3: Some dogs look like their masters.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I: All dogs who like to swim look like their masters.
II: Dogs who like to swim also like to run.
III: Dogs who like to run do not look like their masters.
  1.    I only
  2.    II only
  3.    II and III only
  4.    None of the statements is a known fact.
  5.    None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer: Option B
Question 3. Fact 1: Jessica has four children
Fact 2: Two of the children have blue eyes and two of the children have brown eyes.
Fact 3: Half of the children are girls.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I: At least one girl has blue eyes.
II: Two of the children are boys.
III: The boys have brown eyes.
  1.    I only
  2.    II only
  3.    II and III only
  4.    None of the statements is a known fact.
  5.    None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer: Option B
Question 4. Fact 1: All drink mixes are beverages.
Fact 2: All beverages are drinkable.
Fact 3: Some beverages are red.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I: Some drink mixes are red.
II: All beverages are drink mixes.
III: All red drink mixes are drinkable.
  1.    I and II only
  2.    II only
  3.    I and III only
  4.    III only
  5.    None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer: Option D
Question 5. Fact 1: All chickens are birds.
Fact 2: Some chickens are hens.
Fact 3: Female birds lay eggs.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I: All birds lay eggs.
II: Some Hens are birds.
III: Some chickens are not hens.
  1.    I only
  2.    II only
  3.    II and III only
  4.    None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer: Option C
Question 6. Fact 1: Eyeglass frames cost between $35 and $350.
Fact 2: Some eyeglass frames are made of titanium.
Fact 3: Some eyeglass frames are made of plastic.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I: Titanium eyeglass frames cost more than plastic frames.
II: Expensive eyeglass frames last longer than cheap frames.
III: Only a few eyeglass frames cost less than $35.
  1.    I only
  2.    II only
  3.    II and III only
  4.    None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer: Option D
Question 7. Fact 1: All hats have brims.
Fact 2: There are black hats and blue hats.
Fact 3: Baseball caps are hats.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I: All caps have brims.
II: Some baseball caps are blue.
III: Baseball caps have no brims.
  1.    I only
  2.    II only
  3.    II and III only
  4.    None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer: Option D
Question 8. Fact 1: Most stuffed toys are stuffed with beans.
Fact 2: There are stuffed bears and stuffed tigers.
Fact 3: Some chairs are stuffed with beans.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I: Only children's chairs are stuffed with beans.
II: All stuffed tigers are stuffed with beans.
III: Stuffed monkeys are not stuffed with beans.
  1.    I only
  2.    II only
  3.    II and III only
  4.    None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer: Option D
Question 9. Fact 1: Mary said, "Ann and I both have cats."
Fact 2: Ann said, "I don't have a cat."
Fact 3: Mary always tells the truth, but Ann sometimes lies.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I: Ann has a cat.
II: Mary has a cat.
III: Ann is lying.
  1.    I only
  2.    II only
  3.    I and II only
  4.    All the statements are facts.
Answer: Option D
Question 10. Fact 1: Pictures can tell a story.
Fact 2: All storybooks have pictures.
Fact 3: Some storybooks have words.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I: Pictures can tell a story better than words can.
II: The stories in storybooks are very simple.
III: Some storybooks have both words and pictures.
  1.    I only
  2.    II only
  3.    III only
  4.    None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer: Option C
Question 11. 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.
  1.    I only
  2.    II only
  3.    II and III only
  4.    None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer: Option A
Question 12. Fact 1: Some pens don't write.
Fact 2: All blue pens write.
Fact 3: Some writing utensils are pens.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I: Some writing utensils don't write.
II: Some writing utensils are blue.
III: Some blue writing utensils don't write.
  1.    I only
  2.    I and II only
  3.    II and III only
  4.    None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer: Option B
Question 13. Fact 1: Robert has four vehicles.
Fact 2: Two of the vehicles are red.
Fact 3: One of the vehicles is a minivan.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I: Robert has a red minivan.
II: Robert has three cars.
III: Robert's favorite color is red.
  1.    I only
  2.    II only
  3.    II and III only
  4.    None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer: Option D
Question 14. 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?
  1.    Burton
  2.    Zeller
  3.    Jenkins
  4.    Calvin
Answer: Option C
Question 15. 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?
  1.    in the alley behind the house
  2.    on the north side of the house
  3.    in front of the house
  4.    on the south side of the house
Answer: Option C
Question 16. 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?
  1.    Mr. Carter
  2.    Ms. Falk
  3.    Ms. Johnson
  4.    Mr. Kirk
Answer: Option D
Question 17. Four people witnessed a mugging. Each gave a different description of the mugger. Which description is probably right?
  1.    He was average height, thin, and middle-aged.
  2.    He was tall, thin, and middle-aged.
  3.    He was tall, thin, and young.
  4.    He was tall, of average weight, and middle-aged.
Answer: Option B
Question 18. Ms. Forest likes to let her students choose who their partners will be; however, no pair of students may work together more than seven class periods in a row. Adam and Baxter have studied together seven class periods in a row. Carter and Dennis have worked together three class periods in a row. Carter does not want to work with Adam. Who should be assigned to work with Baxter?
  1.    Carter
  2.    Adam
  3.    Dennis
  4.    Forest
Answer: Option A
Question 19. At the baseball game, Henry was sitting in seat 253. Marla was sitting to the right of Henry in seat 254. In the seat to the left of Henry was George. Inez was sitting to the left of George. Which seat is Inez sitting in?
  1.    251
  2.    254
  3.    255
  4.    256
Answer: Option A
Question 20. As they prepare for the state championships, one gymnast must be moved from the Level 2 team to the Level 1 team. The coaches will move the gymnast who has won the biggest prize and who has the most experience. In the last competition, Roberta won a bronze medal and has competed seven times before. Jamie has won a silver medal and has competed fewer times than Roberta. Beth has won a higher medal than Jamie and has competed more times than Roberta. Michele has won a bronze medal, and it is her third time competing. Who will be moved to the Level 1 team?
  1.    Roberta
  2.    Beth
  3.    Michele
  4.    Jamie
Answer: Option B

How Can Logical Reasoning Be Improved?

Techniques to improve your logical reasoning:

  1. 1) Try to differentiate between Observation and Inferences:
  2. 2) Make logical conclusions by thinking in conditional statements.
  3. 3) Play card games.
  4. 4) Read/watch murder mysteries.
  5. 5) Try to recognise patterns.
  6. 6) Have basic analytical values.


How Do You Reason Logically?

Your logical-reasoning skills are a complex weave of abilities that help you get someone's point, generate reasons for your point, evaluate the reasons given by others, decide what or what not to do, decide what information to accept or reject, explain a complicated idea, apply conscious quality control as you think,


How Do You Solve Logical Questions?

Our logical reasoning tips and advice:

  1. Start with the easiest pattern. In most logical reasoning questions, there will be multiple logical variables going on in order to determine the correct answer.
  2. Check the Pattern Works Forwards and Backwards.
  3. Be Aware of Time.
  4. Lots of practice.


What Are Logical Patterns?

It is the ability to discover meaningful patterns in strange and unpredictable situations. You use Pattern Logic intuitively. When you enter a strange space, like a new job, you spontaneously search for patterns to influence how you think and act and speak in the new space.


What Are Logical Problems?

A logic problem is a general term for a type of puzzle that is solved through deduction. Given a limited set of truths and a question, we step through the different scenarios until an answer is found.


What Are The Types Of Logic?

The four main logic types are:

  • Informal logic.
  • Formal logic.
  • Symbolic logic.
  • Mathematical logic.


What Is The Most Important Concept In Logic?

One of the most important concepts in logic is 'validity'. This is often confused with 'truth'. However, truth and validity are different things and it is important in logical reasoning to distinguish the differences.


How Do You Solve Logic Problems?

Logic problems tend to boil down to “Think logically and try everything until something sticks.” The trick to solving them to break them down to their simplest parts. Don't try to keep track of it all in your head, and have a plan. 2. State what you're trying to accomplish.


What Are The 10 Problem-solving Strategies?

The  problem solving strategies included in this poster set are:

  • Guess and check.
  • Make a table or chart.
  • Draw a picture or diagram.
  • Act out the problem.
  • Find a pattern or use a rule.
  • Check for relevant or irrelevant information.
  • Find smaller parts of a large problem.
  • Make an organized list.


What Are The 5 Steps To A Logical Plan?

Taking into account the specific nature of physics, we choose to label and interpret the five steps of the general problem solving strategy as follows:

  1. Focus the Problem: In this step you develop a qualitative description of the problem.
  2. Describe the Physics:
  3. Plan the Solution:
  4. Execute the Plan:
  5. Evaluate the Answer:


What Are The Three Basic Logic Structures?

There are three basic types of logic, or flow of control, known as:

  • Sequence logic, or sequential flow.
  • Selection logic, or conditional flow.
  • Iteration logic, or repetitive flow.


What Are The Two Main Types Of Logic?

There are two types of logical argument, inductive and deductive. In an inductive argument, the reader holds up a specific example, and then claims that what is true for it is also true for a general category.


What Are The Three Types Of Logic?

Three Types and Traditions of Logic: Syllogistic, Calculus and Predicate Logic.


How Can I Improve My Logical Skills?

  1. Logic Exercises. Games are with no doubt the best way of teaching children something.
  2. Socializing With Others.
  3. Creative Hobbies.
  4. Question Events.
  5. Read Mystery Books and Stories.
  6. Learn/Discover a New Skill.
  7. Brain Teasers & Puzzles.
  8. Mindfulness.


How Do You Master Logical Reasoning?

Logical reasoning tips and advice:

  1. Familiarity is key. Logical reasoning tests can look very complex at first glance.
  2. Have a system.
  3. Don't spend your first moments looking at the answers.
  4. Practice thinking logically.
  5. Practice makes perfect.


What Are The 3 Main Division Of Logic?

There are three divisions of the Logic: Being, Essence and the Notion (or Concept).


What Is Logical Reasoning And Problem-solving?

Problem Solving Reasoning is a logical reasoning part where candidates will be given various questions and they need to perform various operations such as addition, division, greater than, lesser than, etc are interchanged or substituted to find the correct answer.