New York City SHSAT 2017

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1
Statement 4 gray frame,
hangs at
eye level
Statement 5 signed

Statement 4 (gray frame, hangs at eye level) must refer to the landscape painting, since statement 2 says the portrait has a
brown frame. Statement 5 must refer to the portrait, then, since the landscape painting hangs at eye level. From this we
conclude that the portrait was signed by its painter (J).

B
It nearly always helps to draw a diagram when you’re answering a sequence problem. Carla, we’re told, is older than Edith
but younger than Deirdre:

If the fourth daughter Flora is Carla’s only twin, then we know that Flora and Carla are the same age:

Based on this information, the only conclusion that is true is that Edith must be the youngest daughter (B).

7.


Deirdre

Carla

Edith

Deirdre

Carla and Flora

Edith

H


Let’s diagram each statement.

Arrival home
earlier later ∆
Statement A: Re A J
Statement B: M Re Ro
Statement C: Ro J

8.

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