Practice Set

When you do the following practice problems, make sure to think about what you learned in this chapter. Do not jump

immediately to the answers and do not go with your gut. Ask yourself whether your answers must be true. That’s what

Logical Reasoning questions are about.

Kim and Phil have three sons, all of whom are planning to attend a four-year college. The eldest son, Michael, will enter

college this year. He is two grades ahead of Jamie, the middle son. John, the youngest, is three grades behind Jamie.

Given that each son will complete college in four years and on time, how many years will Kim and Phil have at least one son

in college?

13.

(A) five

(B) six

(C) eight

(D) nine

(E) ten

A group of tourists is being led through a famous cathedral by a guide. One family of four is Japanese, but at least three other

tourists in the group are not. All but five of the group are Americans. What is the least number of tourists that can be in this

group?

14.

(F) 6

(G) 7

(H) 9

(J) 10

(K) Cannot be determined from the information given.

Some friends order a pizza that has eight slices. Half are plain, and half are pepperoni. All of the pepperoni slices are eaten

by a total of at least three people. The plain slices are eaten by only two of the friends.

What is the greatest number of slices that could have been eaten by a single person?

15.