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- Question
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
Options- A. true
- B. false
- C. uncertain
- Correct Answer
- false
ExplanationWe know from the first two statements that Lily runs fastest. Therefore, the third statement must be false. - 1. All the trees in the park are flowering trees.
Some of the trees in the park are dogwoods.
All dogwoods in the park are flowering trees.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Options- A. true
- B. false
- C. uncertain Discuss
- 2. Blueberries cost more than strawberries.
Blueberries cost less than raspberries.
Raspberries cost more than strawberries and blueberries.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Options- A. true
- B. false
- C. uncertain Discuss
- 3. Tanya is older than Eric.
Cliff is older than Tanya.
Eric is older than Cliff.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Options- A. true
- B. false
- C. uncertain Discuss
- 4. Mrs. Jansen recently moved to Arizona. She wants to fill her new backyard with flowering plants. Although she is an experienced gardener, she isn't very well-versed in what plants will do well in the Arizona climate. Also, there is a big tree in her backyard making for shady conditions and she isn't sure what plants will thrive without much direct sunlight. Her favorite gardening catalog offers several backyard seed packages. Which one should Mrs. Jansen choose?
Options- A. The Rainbow Collection is ideal for North-east gardens. It includes a variety of colorful perennials that thrive in cool, moist conditions.
- B. The Greenhouse Collection will blossom year after year if planted in brightly lit locations and watered regularly.
- C. The Treehouse Collection will provide lush green plants with delicate colorful flowers that thrive in shady and partially shady locations.
- D. The Oasis Collection includes a variety of perennials that thrive in dry climates and bright sunlight. Discuss
- 5. Dr. Miller has a busy pediatric dentistry practice and she needs a skilled, reliable hygienist to keep things running smoothly. The last two people she hired were recommended by top dentists in the area, but they each lasted less than one month. She is now in desperate need of a hygienist who can competently handle the specific challenges of her practice. Which one of the following candidates should Dr. Miller consider most seriously?
Options- A. Marilyn has been a hygienist for fifteen years, and her current employer, who is about to retire, says she is the best in the business. The clientele she has worked with consists of some of the wealthiest and most powerful citizens in the county.
- B. Lindy recently graduated at the top of her class from one of the best dental hygiene programs in the state. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, Lindy spent two years working in a day care center.
- C. James has worked as a dental hygienist for three years in a public health clinic. He is very interested in securing a position in a private dental office.
- D. Kathy is an experienced and highly recommended dental hygienist who is also finishing up a degree in early childhood education, which she hopes will get her a job as a preschool teacher. She is eager to find a job in a pediatric practice, since she has always wanted to work with children. Discuss
- 6. 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
Options- A. true
- B. false
- C. uncertain Discuss
- 7. 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
Options- A. true
- B. false
- C. uncertain Discuss
- 8. 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
Options- A. true
- B. false
- C. uncertain Discuss
- 9. 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
Options- A. true
- B. false
- C. uncertain Discuss
- 10. 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
Options- A. true
- B. false
- C. uncertain Discuss
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Correct Answer: true
Explanation:
All of the trees in the park are flowering trees, So all dogwoods
in the park are flowering trees.
Correct Answer: true
Explanation:
Because the first two statements are true, raspberries are the most expensive of the three.
Correct Answer: false
Explanation:
Because the first two statements are true, Eric is the youngest of the three, so the third statement must be false.
Correct Answer: The Treehouse Collection will provide lush green plants with delicate colorful flowers that thrive in shady and partially shady locations.
Explanation:
The Treehouse Collection is the only package that can thrive in shady locations. Choice a requires a Northeastern climate. Choices b and d require bright sunlight.
Correct Answer: Lindy recently graduated at the top of her class from one of the best dental hygiene programs in the state. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, Lindy spent two years working in a day care center.
Explanation:
The situation described indicates that Dr. Miller's practice presents some specific challenges, namely that it is a busy environment with a child clientele. There is also some indication that even highly recommended, experienced hygienists might not be cut out for Dr. Miller's office. There is nothing to suggest that Marilyn (choice a) or James (choice c) would be a good fit for Dr.Miller's practice. Kathy (choice d) has experience and she is also interested in working with children. However, the fact that she hopes to become a preschool teacher in the not-too-distant future indicates that she might not be the kind of committed, long-term employee that Dr. Miller needs. Lindy (choice b), with her hands-on experience working with children as well as a degree from a prestigious dental hygiene program, is the most attractive candidate for the position based on the situation described
Correct Answer: true
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.
Correct Answer: true
Explanation:
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.
Correct Answer: uncertain
Explanation:
The first two statements give information about Zoe's tulips and pansies. Information about any other kinds of flowers cannot be determined.
Correct Answer: uncertain
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.
Correct Answer: true
Explanation:
According to the first two statements, Fido weighs the most and Boomer weighs the least.
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