Logical Reasoning - Logical Problems - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Logical Problems - Type 3 (Q.No. 5)
Directions to Solve
Each problem consists of three statements. Based on the first two statements, the third statement may be true, false, or uncertain.

5.
Three pencils cost the same as two erasers.
Four erasers cost the same as one ruler.
Pencils are more expensive than rulers.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
true
false
uncertain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rulers are the most expensive item.
Discussion:
5 comments Page 1 of 1.

Mariyam said:   3 years ago
Thanks for explaining the answer.

Ravinder said:   1 decade ago
3 pencils = 2 erasers---------->cost of pencil < cost of eraser (1).
4 erasers = 1 ruler------------->cost of eraser < cost of ruler (2).

From (1) & (2).

Pencil< eraser < ruler.

So statement is false.
(1)

Vignesh said:   1 decade ago
PeNcil=x Eraser=y; Ruler=z

1st statement= 3x=2y......equ 1
2nd statement 4y=1z

multiply equ1 by 2....

6x=4y:

By equ 1 &3, equalling 4y value, we get

6x=1Z: 6Pencils=1 Ruler Cost
(1)

Soujanya said:   1 decade ago
Here, 1 ruler = 4 erasers = 6 pencils.

So pencils are less expensive when copared with other items.

Anandhakumar.P said:   1 decade ago
3 penclis=2 erasers---------->eraser
pencil

4 erasers = 1 ruler------------->ruler
eraser
pencil

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