mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #436

If x + y = 10 and x = 6, what is y? What logical pattern applies?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #436

  1. Question 1

    Q1. If x + y = 10 and x = 6, what is y? What logical pattern applies?

    • A) Substitution
    • B) Reductio ad absurdum
    • C) Deductive chain
    • D) Inductive generalization

    Answer: Substitution

    Explanation: Direct substitution resolves equation. Others are irrelevant reasoning methods. USAT, HAT and MDCAT analytical sections repeat this pattern.