Logical Reasoning - Logical Problems - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Logical Problems - Type 2 (Q.No. 1)
Directions to Solve
Each problem consists of three statements. Based on the first two statements, the third statement may be true, false, or uncertain.
1.
A fruit basket contains more apples than lemons.
There are more lemons in the basket than there are oranges.
The basket contains more apples than oranges.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
There are more lemons in the basket than there are oranges.
The basket contains more apples than oranges.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Answer: Option
Explanation:
There are fewer oranges than either apples or lemons, so the statement is true.
Easy method: (Try this method to solve without any confusion)
1. A fruit basket contains more apples than lemons = App > Lem
2. There are more lemons in the basket than there are oranges = Lem > Org
Now, Combine the above two results: App > Lem > Org
3. The basket contains more apples than oranges (App > ... > Org) = Yes.
Therefore, the given 3rd statement is true.
Discussion:
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Mei said:
2 decades ago
Thanks priya.
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