Direction The logic problems in this set present you with three true statements: Fact 1, Fact 2, and Fact 3. Then, you are given three more statements (labeled I, II, and III), and you must determine which of these, if any, is also a fact. One or two of the statements could be true; all of the statements could be true; or none of the statements could be true. Choose your answer based solely on the information given in the first three facts.
16.

The hotel is two blocks east of the drugstore.

The market is one block west of the hotel.

The drugstore is west of the market.

 

If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. I only B. II only
C. II and III only D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer and Explanation
Answer: A
Explanation:

The market is one block west of the hotel.

The drugstore is two blocks west of the hotel, so the drugstore is west of the market.

17.

A toothpick is useful.

Useful things are valuable.

A toothpick is valuable.

 

If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. I only B. II only
C. II and III only D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer and Explanation
Answer: A
Explanation:

To the extent that a toothpick is useful, it has value.