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Preface to Logic Problems
Solving Logic Problems
Logic Problem Example
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Logic Problem Answers

STEPS IN SOLVING A LOGIC PROBLEM

1. READ THE WHOLE PROBLEM.
   On the first reading try to get the overall idea of the nature of the problem. Don't try to look at all the particulars.
   
2. REREAD THE PROBLEM.
   Now begin looking at the particular items of information. Especially determine the following:
        i) What is it that you are being asked to do?
   
        ii) What will the final results look like?
   
        iii) What is the best starting point?
   
3. MAKE AN ORGANIZED LIST OR SET OF LISTS.
   Categorize the given items. For short problems you may be able to keep these in your head, but in the more complicated problems it will help to write out a list or set of lists for the items in each category.
   
4. MAKE A MODEL.
   Most logic problems ask you to match items based on different clues. A diagram, a matrix (table), a set of matrices, or physical model will be necessary, in most cases, to display your answer.
   
5. UTILIZE DIRECT INFORMATION.
   Go through your given clues looking for information that can be immediately acted upon (placed in the table). Usually this will be somewhat limited. The more direct information, generally, the easier the problem.
   
6. WORK BACKWARDS.
   Once the direct information has been exhausted, then the problem gets harder. The process of elimination is a most important step. Formally, this is usually introduced in geometry, but this is a step that most students can see clearly as a part of these logic problems.
   
7. DECIDE IF YOUR ANSWER MAKES SENSE.
   Lastly, reread the problem and check to see if your answer satisfies each of the given clues. If it doesn't, keep rearranging the answers until everything fits.