Answer to Question #170677 in English for Kim Galvez

Question

Use Deductive reasoning to solve the following logic puzzle.

1. Four kids went to an unusual pet store. Each child picked out a different animal to 

take home. Can you match the child with their new friend?

Clues:

1. No child has a pet that starts with the same letter as their name.

2. Dave does not have a pet that lives in the water.

3. Molly is allergy to smoke.

4. Wendy loves to fly.

Troll

Water horse

Mermaid

Dragon

Dave

Wendy

Molly

Tracy

Conclusion: _________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Five pirates buried their secret treasures on an island. Each treasure is buried near 

a different landmark. Where did each pirate bury his or her treasure?

Clues:

1. There are no tall trees near Bart or Bonnie's treasure.

2. Jean and Bonnie did not bury their treasure near the rock.

3. Sam buried his treasure near water.

4. Bart did not bury his treasure near the hill.

5. The water near Roger’s treasure is calm and quiet.

Giant rock

Tall tree

Jolly pond

Wild 

waterfalls

Green hill

Roger

Bonnie

Bart

Sam

Jean

Conclusion: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Answer 1

1.     Dave – Troll

Wendy – dragon

Molly – Water horse

Tracy – Mermaid

 

2.     Roger – Jolly pond

Bonnie – Green hill

Bart – Giant rock

Sam – Waterfalls

Jean – Tall tree