PELLET B Logical Reasoning Patterns 3

Question 1

A report shows that crime decreased by 15% in District A after increased patrols, while District B (with no change in patrols) saw a 10% decrease. What is the most reasonable interpretation?

Accepted Answer

Increased patrols may have contributed to an additional 5% decrease beyond the general trend

Answer

Increased patrols caused the entire decrease in District A

Answer

District A's patrol increase had no effect since both decreased

Answer

The statistics are unreliable

Question 2

In a lineup, suspect positions are numbered 1 through 6. The witness says: 'The person was not in an odd-numbered position and was not in position 6.' Which position was the person in?

Accepted Answer

Position 2 or 4

Answer

Position 1

Answer

Position 3

Answer

Position 5

Question 3

Sergeant Lee makes the following rule: 'If an officer works overtime, then they must file an overtime report by end of shift.' Officer Chen worked overtime but did not file a report. What can be concluded?

Accepted Answer

Officer Chen violated the rule

Answer

The rule does not apply to Officer Chen

Answer

Sergeant Lee's rule is unfair

Answer

Officer Chen forgot about the rule, so no violation occurred

Question 4

Four witnesses give these statements: Witness 1: 'The car was blue.' Witness 2: 'The car was dark-colored.' Witness 3: 'The car was green.' Witness 4: 'The car was not light-colored.' Which pair of statements is most consistent?

Accepted Answer

Witnesses 2 and 4

Answer

Witnesses 1 and 3

Answer

Witnesses 1 and 4 only

Answer

All four witnesses agree

Question 5

A pattern shows: circle, square, triangle, circle, square, triangle, circle, __. What shape comes next?

Accepted Answer

Square

Answer

Circle

Answer

Triangle

Answer

Rectangle

Question 6

If it takes 3 officers to secure a small scene and 7 officers to secure a large scene, how many officers are needed to simultaneously secure 2 small scenes and 1 large scene?

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

10

Answer

16

Answer

17