Logical Reasoning - Logical Problems - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Logical Problems - Type 1 (Q.No. 1)

Logical Problems

Directions to Solve

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

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

true

false

uncertain

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Because the first two statements are true, Eric is the youngest of the three, so the third statement must be false.

Discussion:

30 comments Page 2 of 3.

Jahir hussain said: 1 decade ago

Let us consider.

Tanya < Eric == > 10 < 11

Cliff < Tanya == > 9 < 10

Eric < Cliff ==> 11 < 9

It is wrong so false.

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C P THIRU VIKRAM said: 9 years ago

Good explanation. Thanks to all.

Hari said: 2 decades ago

Need more explanation.

Rahul said: 2 decades ago

It will help to understand if we can get more clarification on these.

Aishu said: 1 decade ago

All of you came up wit good answers :-) and special thanks to Sundar :-)

Bindu yadav said: 1 decade ago

Explation is corrcet.

Sangram said: 1 decade ago

Sir your explanation is very good.

Pankaj said: 1 decade ago

Thanks sundar.

Christiana said: 8 years ago

Thanks all.

Tarun said: 8 years ago

Thanks for the answer @Sundar.

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