Statements, syllogisms and critical reasoning
Syllogisms, statement-conclusion, assumption, cause and effect.
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Statements: All managers are decision-makers. Some decision-makers are risk-takers. Conclusions: I. Some managers are risk-takers. II. Some risk-takers are decision-makers. Which conclusions follow?
Q2 · Statements, syllogisms and critical reasoning · MEDIUM
Statement: The company has decided to cut its marketing budget by 20% next year. Assumptions: I. The company is in a financial crisis. II. The company expects to meet its sales goals with a smaller marketing budget. Which assumption is implicit?
Q3 · Statements, syllogisms and critical reasoning · HARD
Statements: No employee is honest. Some honest people are punctual. Conclusions: I. No employee is punctual. II. Some punctual people are not employees. Which conclusions follow?
Q4 · Statements, syllogisms and critical reasoning · EASY
The government has banned single-use plastic bags in major cities. Which of the following can most reasonably be inferred?
Q5 · Statements, syllogisms and critical reasoning · MEDIUM
Statements: All engineers are creative. Some creative people are artists. Conclusions: I. Some engineers are artists. II. Some artists are creative. Which conclusions follow?