Direction Each problem consists of three statements. Based on the first two statements, the third statement may be true, false, or uncertain.
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. True B. False
C. Uncertain D. Data Insufficient
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. True B. False
C. Uncertain D. Data Insufficient
Answer and Explanation
Answer: A
Explanation:

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

18.

Tom puts on his socks before he puts on his shoes.

He puts on his shirt before he puts on his jacket.

Tom puts on his shoes before he puts on his shirt.

 

If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True B. False
C. Uncertain D. Data Insufficient
Answer and Explanation
Answer: C
Explanation:

There is not enough information to verify the third statement.

19.

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
A. True B. False
C. Uncertain D. Data Insufficient
Answer and Explanation
Answer: B
Explanation:

Rulers are the most expensive item.

20.

Taking the train across town is quicker than taking the bus.

Taking the bus across town is slower than driving a car.

Taking the train across town is quicker than driving a car.

 

If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True B. False
C. Uncertain D. Data Insufficient
Answer and Explanation
Answer: C
Explanation:

Both the car and the train are quicker than the bus, but there is no way to make a comparison between the train and the car.