Logic and Reasoning Questions and Answers
The Logic and Reasoning questions with answers section is critical for excelling in competitive exams and campus placements. It measures your ability to analyze situations, recognize patterns, and solve problems logically. Practicing reasoning questions and answers from this topic improves analytical thinking and decision-making skills. You’ll find a wide variety of logical and verbal reasoning problems covering topics like syllogisms, series, coding-decoding, and puzzles. With detailed solutions and reasoning-based explanations, this collection helps you prepare effectively for SSC, IBPS, TCS, and Wipro exams. Strengthen your mental aptitude and boost your performance through consistent practice.
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321. Fact 1: Mary said, "Ann and I both have cats." Fact 2: Ann said, "I don’t have a cat." Fact 3: Mary always tells the truth, but Ann sometimes lies. If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact? I. Ann has a cat. II. Mary has a cat. III. Ann is lying.
- II only
- I and II only
- I, II, and III
- None of the statements is a known fact
322. Fact 1: All dogs like to run. Fact 2: Some dogs like to swim. Fact 3: Some dogs look like their masters. If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact? I. All dogs who like to swim look like their masters. II. Dogs who like to swim also like to run. III. Dogs who like to run do not look like their masters.
- I only
- II only
- II and III only
- None of the statements is a known fact
323. Children are in pursuit of a dog whose leash has broken. James is directly behind the dog. Ruby is behind James. Rachel is behind Ruby. Max is ahead of the dog walking down the street in the opposite direction. As the children and dog pass, Max turns around and joins the pursuit. He runs in behind Ruby. James runs faster and is alongside the dog on the left. Ruby runs faster and is alongside the dog on the right. Which child is directly behind the dog?
- James
- Ruby
- Rachel
- Max
324. Nurse Kemp has worked more night shifts in a row than Nurse Rogers, who has worked five. Nurse Miller has worked fifteen night shifts in a row, more than Nurses Kemp and Rogers combined. Nurse Calvin has worked eight night shifts in a row, less than Nurse Kemp. How many night shifts in a row has Nurse Kemp worked?
- eight
- nine
- ten
- eleven
325. Four friends in the sixth grade were sharing a pizza. They decided that the oldest friend would get the extra piece. Randy is two months older than Greg, who is three months younger than Ned. Kent is one month older than Greg. Who should get the extra piece of pizza?
- Randy
- Greg
- Ned
- Kent
326. A four-person crew from Classic Colors is painting Mr. Field’s house. Michael is painting the front of the house. Ross is in the alley behind the house painting the back. Jed is painting the window frames on the north side, Shawn is on the south. If Michael switches places with Jed, and Jed then switches places with Shawn, where is Shawn?
- in the alley behind the house
- on the north side of the house
- in front of the house
- on the south side of the house
327. In a four-day period-Monday through Thursday-each of the following temporary office workers worked only one day, each a different day. Ms. Johnson was scheduled to work on Monday, but she traded with Mr. Carter, who was originally scheduled to work on Wednesday. Ms. Falk traded with Mr. Kirk, who was originally scheduled to work on Thursday. After all the switching was done, who worked on Tuesday?
- Mr. Carter
- Ms. Falk
- Ms. Johnson
- Mr. Kirk
328. The high school math department needs to appoint a new chairperson, which will be based on seniority. Ms. West has less seniority than Mr. Temple, but more than Ms. Brody. Mr. Rhodes has more seniority than Ms. West, but less than Mr. Temple. Mr. Temple doesn’t want the job. Who will be the new math department chairperson?
- Mr. Rhodes
- Mr. Temple
- Ms.West
- Ms. Brody
329. Four people witnessed a mugging. Each gave a different description of the mugger. Which description is probably right?
- He was average height, thin, and middle-aged.
- He was tall, thin, and middle-aged.
- He was tall, thin, and young
- He was tall, of average weight, and middle-aged.
330. As they prepare for the state championships, one gymnast must be moved from the Level 2 team to the Level 1 team. The coaches will move the gymnast who has won the biggest prize and who has the most experience. In the last competition, Roberta won a bronze medal and has competed seven times before. Jamie has won a silver medal and has competed fewer times than Roberta. Beth has won a higher medal than Jamie and has competed more times than Roberta. Michele has won a bronze medal, and it is her third time competing. Who will be moved to the Level 1 team?
- Roberta
- Beth
- Michele
- Jamie