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.

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

Correct Answer: II only

Explanation:

Statement II is the only true statement. Since all dogs like to run, then the ones who like to swim also like to run. There is no support for statement I or statement III.

← Previous Question Next Question→

More Questions from Logical Problems

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Discussion & Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!

Join Discussion