1. 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
A. True
B. False
C. uncertain
Answer Option D
Explanation:
Because the first two statements are true, Eric is the youngest of the three, so the third statement must be false.
2.Blueberries cost more than strawberries.
Blueberries cost less than raspberries.
Raspberries cost more than strawberries and blueberries.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain
Answer Option B
Explanation:
Because the first two statements are true, raspberries are the most expensive of the three.
3. Mara runs faster than Gail.
Lily runs faster than Mara.
Gail runs faster than Lily.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain
Answer Option A
Explanation:
We know from the first two statements that Lily runs fastest. Therefore, the third statement must be false.