Question # 12
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Alex checks the schedule of his final exams that include the following five subjects: Maths, French,
English, Social Science, and Science.
The exams are held consecutively for the five working days of the week starting from Monday till
Friday. The Maths exam is scheduled three days after Social Science which is held on Monday. French
and English are not held consecutively. The French exam is held before the English exam.
On which day of the week is the English exam scheduled?
Answers
Answer:
Thursday
Explanation:
Given: Number of exam subjects = 5
Exam date: Monday to Friday (consecutively)
Problem: The day when the English exam is scheduled.
- Social studies tests are scheduled for Monday
- Math tests are expected to be scheduled for the third day.
In other words, the math exam is scheduled for Wednesday, three days after Monday.
Therefore, the remaining days are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
It was mentioned that French and English were not held in a row. Therefore, tests for French and English cannot be held on on Thursdays and Fridays.
It is also stated that the French exam is first given before the English exam.
- Therefore, the French exam is scheduled for Tuesday and the English exam is scheduled for Thursday.
- The Science test is scheduled for Friday and the English exam is scheduled for Thursday.
Therefore, Alex's English exam is scheduled for Thursday.
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On Thursday the English exam is scheduled.
Explanation:
Given: There are 5 exam subjects.
Exam days are Monday through Friday (consecutively)
The day of the English exam presents a problem.
- Monday is test day for social studies.
- The third day is anticipated to include maths assessments.
Therefore, the remaining days are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
It was stated that French and English classes were not held consecutively.
As a result, Thursday and Friday cannot be used for French and English tests.
Additionally, it is said that the French exam is administered first, followed by the English exam.
- The English exam is planned for Thursday and the French exam for Tuesday.
- The English exam is set for Thursday, while the Science exam is scheduled for Friday.
Alex's English test is therefore set for Thursday.
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