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LOGICAL PROBLEMS MCQs

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Question 21. Four friends in the sixth grade were sharing a pizza. They decided that the oldest friend would get the extra piece. Randy is two months older than Greg, who is three months younger than Ned. Kent is one month older than Greg. Who should get the extra piece of pizza?
  1.    Randy
  2.    Greg
  3.    Ned
  4.    Kent
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Ned
Question 22. The high school math department needs to appoint a new chairperson, which will be based on seniority. Ms. West has less seniority than Mr. Temple, but more than Ms. Brody. Mr. Rhodes has more seniority than Ms. West, but less than Mr. Temple. Mr. Temple doesn't want the job. Who will be the new math department chairperson?
  1.    Mr. Rhodes
  2.    Mr. Temple
  3.    Ms.West
  4.    Ms. Brody
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Mr. Rhodes
Question 23. Danielle has been visiting friends in Ridge-wood for the past two weeks. She is leaving tomorrow morning and her flight is very early. Most of her friends live fairly close to the airport. Madison lives ten miles away. Frances lives five miles away, Samantha, seven miles. Alexis is farther away than Frances, but closer than Samantha. Approximately how far away from the airport is Alexis?
  1.    nine miles
  2.    seven miles
  3.    eight miles
  4.    six miles
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> six miles
Question 24. Nurse Kemp has worked more night shifts in a row than Nurse Rogers, who has worked five. Nurse Miller has worked fifteen night shifts in a row, more than Nurses Kemp and Rogers combined. Nurse Calvin has worked eight night shifts in a row, less than Nurse Kemp. How many night shifts in a row has Nurse Kemp worked?
  1.    eight
  2.    nine
  3.    ten
  4.    eleven
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> nine
Question 25. Children are in pursuit of a dog whose leash has broken. James is directly behind the dog. Ruby is behind James. Rachel is behind Ruby. Max is ahead of the dog walking down the street in the opposite direction. As the children and dog pass, Max turns around and joins the pursuit. He runs in behind Ruby. James runs faster and is alongside the dog on the left. Ruby runs faster and is alongside the dog on the right. Which child is directly behind the dog?
  1.    James
  2.    Ruby
  3.    Rachel
  4.    Max
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Max
Question 26. Nurse Kemp has worked more night shifts in a row than Nurse Rogers, who has worked five. Nurse Miller has worked fifteen night shifts in a row, more than Nurses Kemp and Rogers combined. Nurse Calvin has worked eight night shifts in a row, less than Nurse Kemp. How many night shifts in a row has Nurse Kemp worked?
  1.    eight
  2.    nine
  3.    ten
  4.    eleven
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> nine
Question 27.
Each problem consists of three statements. Based on the first two statements, the third statement may be true, false, or uncertain.

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

  1.    true
  2.    false
  3.    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 28.
Each problem consists of three statements. Based on the first two statements, the third statement may be true, false, or uncertain.

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

  1.    true
  2.    false
  3.    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 29.
Each problem consists of three statements. Based on the first two statements, the third statement may be true, false, or uncertain.

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

  1.    true
  2.    false
  3.    uncertain
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> true
According to the first two statements, Fido weighs the most and Boomer weighs the least.
Question 30.
Each problem consists of three statements. Based on the first two statements, the third statement may be true, false, or uncertain.

The Kingston Mall has more stores than the Galleria.
The Four Corners Mall has fewer stores than the Galleria.
The Kingston Mall has more stores than the Four Corners Mall.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

  1.    true
  2.    false
  3.    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.

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