Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 4, 3, 2, 5, 1
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:This sequence traces the industrial pathway from natural resources to the finished good “book”. Understanding materials processing in order helps with many logical reasoning problems about production chains.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:Use a straightforward supply-chain lens: source → raw material → processed intermediate → manufactured substrate → finished product. Each stage depends on the previous one.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Begin with 4 (Forest) → trees harvested.Convert trees to 3 (Timber).Digest/refine timber into 2 (Pulp).Form/finish 5 (Paper) from pulp.Print/bind 1 (Book) on paper.Verification / Alternative check:Any option placing book before paper/pulp violates manufacturing order. Timber must precede pulp; pulp must precede paper.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:Confusing timber with pulp; timber is unprocessed wood, pulp is the processed fiber slurry used to make paper.
Final Answer:4, 3, 2, 5, 1
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