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Statement-Conclusion - Intermediate Level: conclusion drawing INTERMEDIATE

Comprehensive weakness targeting worksheet covering 20 intermediate-level statement-conclusion problems. Worksheet 18 of 30 emphasizes conclusion drawing. Master inference making, logical consequences, necessary conclusions through detailed explanations. Difficulty: moderate complexity with mixed patterns. Tailored for mid-level preparation.

📝 Worksheet 18 of 30 • 20 questions • ⏱️ Estimated time: 20 minutes • 🎯 Intermediate level

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Worksheet 18 of 30 (60% complete)

Question 1

Premises: All mammals have hair. Whales are mammals. Dolphins are mammals. Bats are mammals. Some mammals live in water. Some mammals fly. 1. Whales have hair 2. All animals with hair are mammals 3. Some flying animals are mammals Which conclusion is the WEAKEST (most/least strongly supported by the premises)?
The weakest conclusion is: 'All animals with hair are mammals' because The premises don't state this; other animals (e.g., some reptiles) could have hair.
conclusion, ranking, strength, support

Question 2

Statement: If the new policy is implemented, efficiency will improve. If efficiency improves, costs will decrease. If costs decrease, profits will increase. The company has decided to implement the new policy. What can be concluded?
Following the chain of conditional logic (if-then statements), 'Company profits will increase' is the logical conclusion.
conclusion, conditional, chain-reasoning

Question 3

Statements: All cats are independent. Some cats are very social and need constant companionship. Fluffy is a cat who loves being around people all the time. What can be concluded?
The statements present contradictory information, making 'The statements contain contradictory information' the most logical conclusion.
conclusion, contradiction, logic

Question 4

Premises: All students who passed the exam studied at least 10 hours. John studied 15 hours. Mary studied 5 hours. Sarah studied 10 hours exactly. Statement: John passed the exam Based only on the premises, is this statement:
Could be true — Studying 15 hours meets the requirement, but the premise doesn't say studying guarantees passing
conclusion, classification, logic, necessity

Question 5

Statement: If unemployment rises, consumer spending decreases. If consumer spending decreases, GDP growth slows. If GDP growth slows, government revenue falls. Unemployment has increased significantly. What can be concluded?
Following the chain of conditional logic (if-then statements), 'Government revenue will fall' is the logical conclusion.
conclusion, conditional, chain-reasoning

Question 6

Premises: In a study of 10,000 people, 95% who exercised daily reported better sleep. 80% who exercised 3-4 times weekly reported better sleep. 30% who exercised rarely reported better sleep. Sarah exercises 5 times per week. 1. Sarah definitely has better sleep than someone who never exercises 2. Sarah is more likely to have better sleep than the average person 3. Exercise improves sleep quality for most people Which conclusion is the STRONGEST (most/least strongly supported by the premises)?
The strongest conclusion is: 'Exercise improves sleep quality for most people' because Large study shows clear dose-response relationship across population.
conclusion, ranking, strength, support

Question 7

Premises: All mammals have hair. Whales are mammals. Dolphins are mammals. Bats are mammals. Some mammals live in water. Some mammals fly. 1. Whales have hair 2. All animals with hair are mammals 3. Some flying animals are mammals Which conclusion is the STRONGEST (most/least strongly supported by the premises)?
The strongest conclusion is: 'Whales have hair' because Direct categorical syllogism: all mammals have hair, whales are mammals.
conclusion, ranking, strength, support

Question 8

Statements: No student failed the test. Everyone who didn't study failed the test. Some students didn't study for the test. What can be concluded?
The statements present contradictory information, making 'The statements are logically inconsistent' the most logical conclusion.
conclusion, contradiction, logic

Question 9

Statement: Some doctors are researchers. All researchers publish papers. Which conclusion logically follows?
Based on the given statements, 'Some doctors publish papers' is the only conclusion that logically follows without making additional assumptions.
conclusion, direct, logic

Question 10

Given: A school has 500 students. 60% are in sports, 40% are in music, 20% are in both activities. How many students are in neither activity? What conclusion can be drawn?
Using set theory and logical deduction from the given numbers, '100 students are in neither activity' is the accurate conclusion.
conclusion, quantitative, set-theory

Question 11

Statements: All cats are independent. Some cats are very social and need constant companionship. Fluffy is a cat who loves being around people all the time. What can be concluded?
The statements present contradictory information, making 'The statements contain contradictory information' the most logical conclusion.
conclusion, contradiction, logic

Question 12

Statement: If the new policy is implemented, efficiency will improve. If efficiency improves, costs will decrease. If costs decrease, profits will increase. The company has decided to implement the new policy. What can be concluded?
Following the chain of conditional logic (if-then statements), 'Company profits will increase' is the logical conclusion.
conclusion, conditional, chain-reasoning

Question 13

Given: A school has 500 students. 60% are in sports, 40% are in music, 20% are in both activities. How many students are in neither activity? What conclusion can be drawn?
Using set theory and logical deduction from the given numbers, '100 students are in neither activity' is the accurate conclusion.
conclusion, quantitative, set-theory

Question 14

Premises: If interest rates rise, bond prices fall. If bond prices fall, investors lose money. The Federal Reserve announced a rate hike yesterday. Bond prices dropped 5% today. 1. The rate hike caused bond prices to drop 2. Some investors lost money today 3. All investors lost money Which conclusion is the STRONGEST (most/least strongly supported by the premises)?
The strongest conclusion is: 'Some investors lost money today' because Directly follows: bond prices dropped 5%, so bond investors lost value.
conclusion, ranking, strength, support

Question 15

Given: A school has 500 students. 60% are in sports, 40% are in music, 20% are in both activities. How many students are in neither activity? What conclusion can be drawn?
Using set theory and logical deduction from the given numbers, '100 students are in neither activity' is the accurate conclusion.
conclusion, quantitative, set-theory

Question 16

Premises: No politician is honest. All honest people are trusted. Some trusted people are wealthy. Which conclusion can be drawn with certainty?
Following the logical chain from the premises, 'No politician is trusted' is the only conclusion that can be drawn with certainty.
conclusion, syllogism, premises

Question 17

Premises: All students who passed the exam studied at least 10 hours. John studied 15 hours. Mary studied 5 hours. Sarah studied 10 hours exactly. Statement: Sarah passed the exam Based only on the premises, is this statement:
Could be true — She meets the study requirement, but passing isn't guaranteed
conclusion, classification, logic, necessity

Question 18

Given: Of 200 job applicants: 120 have experience, 80 have certifications, 50 have both experience and certifications. 30 have neither. What conclusion can be drawn?
Using set theory and logical deduction from the given numbers, '170 applicants have at least one qualification' is the accurate conclusion.
conclusion, quantitative, set-theory

Question 19

Statements: All cats are independent. Some cats are very social and need constant companionship. Fluffy is a cat who loves being around people all the time. What can be concluded?
The statements present contradictory information, making 'The statements contain contradictory information' the most logical conclusion.
conclusion, contradiction, logic

Question 20

Premises: All mammals have hair. Whales are mammals. Dolphins are mammals. Bats are mammals. Some mammals live in water. Some mammals fly. 1. Whales have hair 2. All animals with hair are mammals 3. Some flying animals are mammals Which conclusion is the STRONGEST (most/least strongly supported by the premises)?
The strongest conclusion is: 'Whales have hair' because Direct categorical syllogism: all mammals have hair, whales are mammals.
conclusion, ranking, strength, support
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