Analytical Reasoning Example with Answer Keys

Questions 1-4

An editor must selected 5-articles to be published in the upcoming issue of an arts review. The only articles available for publication are theater articles F, G, H and J, and dance articles K, L, M and O.

At least three of the five published articles must be dance articles.

If J is selected, then M cannot be.

If F is selected, then J must also be selected.

1.    If M is not selected for the issue, which of the following must be selected? 

A.       F

B.       G

C.        H

D.       J

E.        K

2.    How many acceptable groupings of articles include J?

A.       One

B.       Two

C.        Three

D.       Four

E.        Five

3.    The choice of which article makes only one group of articles acceptable?

A.       F

B.       G

C.        J

D.       L

E.        M

4. If G is selected for the issue, which of the following must be true?

A.       J is not selected

B.       Exactly three dance articles are selected

C.        H is not selected

D.       All four of the dance articles are selected

E.        F is not selected

Travelers may enter and remain in the Republic for up to 59 days. If a traveler is to stay for more than seven days, however, a spe­cial visa is required.

5.  If the statements above are true, which of the following must also be true?

A.       A traveler who is staying in the Republic for 14 days must have a special visa

B.       Many travelers who stay in the Republic do not need visas

C.        Some travelers who stay in the Republic for more than seven days do not have  the appropriate visas

D.       Travelers who stay less than seven days in the Republic do not need visas

E.        Travelers who merely pass through the Republic while this route to other destinations do not need visas

Answer Keys:

1.E      2.C     3.A      4.E      5.A