Georgia is older than her cousin Marsha. Marsha's brother Bart is older than Georgia. When Marsha and Bart are visiting with Georgia, all three like to play a game of Monopoly. Marsha wins more often than Georgia does.
Logical Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AWhen he plays Monopoly with Marsha and Georgia, Bart often loses.
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BOf the three, Georgia is the oldest.
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CGeorgia hates to lose at Monopoly.
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DOf the three, Marsha is the youngest.
Answer
Correct Answer: Of the three, Marsha is the youngest.
Explanation
Given data
- Georgia is older than her cousin Marsha.
- Marsha's brother Bart is older than Georgia.
- They play Monopoly together; Marsha wins more often than Georgia.
Concept/Approach
Order the ages using the inequalities; ignore performance at games except where relevant.
Step-by-step reasoningFrom 'Bart older than Georgia' and 'Georgia older than Marsha': Bart > Georgia > Marsha.Therefore, the youngest is Marsha.Game outcomes do not indicate Bart's results (A) or Georgia's feelings (C).
Verification/Alternative
Transitive ordering gives a unique youngest (Marsha) and a unique oldest (Bart), contradicting (B).
Common pitfalls
- Confusing game skill with age order.
Final AnswerOf the three, Marsha is the youngest.