Deductive Reasoning Exercise

Scenario
You are scheduling classes for next term. You need to take the following classes: algebra, biology, English literature, and a physical education class. Each class ends a few minutes before the hour to allow you to travel to your next class. Use the following clues and the day planner to determine when to take each class.

	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun
8 – 9
9 – 10
10 – 11
11 – 12
12 – 1
1 – 2
2 – 3
3 – 4

Clues

1. You would prefer to start classes after 9:00 am.
2. Biology is offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 to 9:00 am or from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
3. You can choose Tai Chi, Tap dancing, or Rugby as your physical education class.
4. Tap dancing is offered Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
5. English literature is only offered Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
6. Rugby is Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.
7. Algebra is Monday and Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00.
8. Tai Chi is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

By Plural Publishing, Inc.