Logical Reasoning - Logical Problems - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Logical Problems - Type 1 (Q.No. 8)
Directions to Solve
Each problem consists of three statements. Based on the first two statements, the third statement may be true, false, or uncertain.
8.
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
Stephen saw fewer movies than Darren.
Darren saw more movies than Josh.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Answer: Option
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.
Discussion:
19 comments Page 2 of 2.
Johan said:
8 years ago
It is true because,
Josh saw more movies than Stephen [x>t].
Stephen saw few movies than Darren[t<d].
Darren saw more movies than Josh[d>x].
Josh saw more movies than Stephen [x>t].
Stephen saw few movies than Darren[t<d].
Darren saw more movies than Josh[d>x].
(2)
Lidiya said:
1 decade ago
I cant understand about why the answer is uncertain it is just basic conditional statement such as a>b, b<c, c>a. Can any one explain?
Mahantesh said:
10 years ago
Hi friends,
Here answer is uncertain because from above question these is no limit how much movies seen by Darren?
Here answer is uncertain because from above question these is no limit how much movies seen by Darren?
Harinath said:
1 decade ago
It's all about clear. And answer should be true but how come it's uncertain. Will anybody explain it.
Roopa kapor said:
1 decade ago
I think answer should be true as it is clearly saying that derren saw more movies than josh.
Chalam said:
1 decade ago
Refer to Sundar's explanation.. He clearly explained it and the answer is 'Uncertain'.
Darshan sasuke said:
1 decade ago
Nice questions it took more time to understand but it is uncertain.
Asif said:
1 decade ago
Thanks for giving brief explanation.
VENKATESH said:
9 years ago
Thank you. Its really useful.
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