Description : I have two U.S. coins totaling 55 cents. One is not a nickel. What are the coins? I have no idea. A fifty cent piece and a nickel No answer 100 Yen
Last Answer : A fifty cent piece and a nickel
Description : How many three cent stamps are in a dozen? -Riddles
Last Answer : A dozen, although you probably said four.
Description : How many ways is it possible to color the faces of a six sided black cube white? ( This is a neat "critical thinking" problem because it makes you re-think how you might 'normally' think of a cube.)
Last Answer : Eleven
Description : Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is considered safe up to how many weeks of pregnancy? (a) Eight weeks (b) Twelve weeks (c) Eighteen weeks (d) Six weeks
Last Answer : b) Twelve weeks
Description : Application of recall of articles should be kept or record a) two year (inland article), eighteen month(foreign articles) b) one year (inland article), two year (foreign articles) c) one ... article), eighteen month(foreign articles) d) Six month (inland article), twelve month(foreign articles)
Last Answer : c) one year (inland article), eighteen month(foreign articles)
Description : What kind of argument is the following: "Four out of five dentists who recommend chewing gum, favor Trident sugarless gum." a) Argument from example b) Circular reasoning c) Argument from authority d) Logical argument
Last Answer : c) Argument from authority
Description : There are 3 apples and you take away 2. How many do you have? One... Two... ...Three... ...Four
Last Answer : Two...
Description : There was only enough fuel in the last tank to fly a) For six to twelve minutes. b) For ten to twelve minutes.c) For fifteen to twenty minutes. d) For five to ten minutes
Last Answer : d) For five to ten minutes
Description : The following statement is an example of what kind of logical fallacy? "The university should increase funding of intramural sports because it has a responsibility to back its sports programs financially." a) ... Reasoning c) Ad Populum (Bandwagon) Argument d) False Analogy e) None of the above
Last Answer : b) Circular Reasoning
Description : What kind of argument is the following: "Raising the speed limit is like giving beer to an alcoholic." a) Faulty Cause-Effect Relationship b) False Analogy c) Ad Populum (Join the bandwagon) Argument d) Circular Reasoning e) None of the above
Last Answer : b) False Analogy
Description : Which is an example of the logical fallacy of "either/or" reasoning? a) Most of the people who read the novel said it was terrible, so we should read something else. b) We must renew favored trading ... Bill Jameson because he has only 20% of the vote in the most recent poll. d) None of these
Last Answer : b) We must renew favored trading status with China or we alienate the country completely and make human rights reform impossible.
Description : What kind of argument is the following: "While it is true that large-screen televisions are expensive, 8 out of 10 families are buying them, so you should consider the purchase more seriously." a) Argument from example b) Circular reasoning c) Argument from authority d) The "bandwagon" fallacy
Last Answer : d) The "bandwagon" fallacy
Description : When you argue for or against a policy or point of view basing your argument on similar situations, problems or actions you are: a) reasoning from consequences b) reasoning from examples and statistics c) reasoning from comparisons or precedent
Last Answer : c) reasoning from comparisons or precedent
Description : What, if any, logical fallacy is illustrated by the following: "It is unnecessary for America to support that government because we have no reason for offering it support." a) Flawed syllogism b) Circular reasoning c) Ad hominem attack d) Argument from data e) None of these
Last Answer : b) Circular reasoning
Description : What, if any, logical fallacy is illustrated by the following: "Dr. McCoy insists that all cats should be given their shots, but anyone who has as many speeding tickets as he does doesn't deserve to ... by example b) Circular reasoning c) Ad hominem (to the person) attack d) Argument from data
Last Answer : c) Ad hominem (to the person) attack
Description : What kind of fallacy is the following: "I wore this exact same baseball cap when I got an "A" last week and the week before. If I wear my lucky baseball cap, I will get "A"s on all my ... Reasoning b) False Analogy c) Ad Hominem Argument d) Faulty Cause-Effect Relationship e) None of the above
Last Answer : d) Faulty Cause-Effect Relationship
Description : What is the study of the methods and principles used to distinguish good reasoning from bad? a. Logic b. Science c. Mathematics d. Literary criticism
Last Answer : a. Logic
Description : Evaluating an argument involves a. assessing the reasons given and their relationship to the conclusion. b. dismissing the reasons given and their relationship to the conclusion. c. assessing the ... the conclusion. d. assessing the conclusion, and reformulating the reasons given for the conclusion.
Last Answer : a. assessing the reasons given and their relationship to the conclusion.
Description : A critical thinker pays attention in order to identify and understand the: a. argument. b. main theme. c. plan. d. opinion.
Last Answer : a. argument.
Description : A belief that is worth maintaining is a belief that a. can withstand critical scrutiny. b. doesn't need critical scrutiny. c. should not be challenged. d. cannot be doubted.
Last Answer : a. can withstand critical scrutiny.
Description : When you argue for or against a policy or point of view basing your argument on similar situations, problems or actions you are: a) reasoning from consequences b) reasoning from examples and statistics c) reasoning from comparisons or precedent d) reasoning from authority and testimony
Description : What, if any, logical fallacy is illustrated by the following: "Dr. McCoy insists that all cats should be given their shots, but anyone who has as many speeding tickets as he does doesn't deserve to be ... reasoning c) Ad hominem (to the person) attack d) Argument from data e) None of these
Description : "I wore this exact same baseball cap when I got an "A" last week and the week before. If I wear my lucky baseball cap, I will get "A"s on all my tests." a) Circular Reasoning b) False Analogy c) Ad Hominem Argument d) Faulty Cause-Effect Relationship e) None of the above
Description : Prove that the tangent lines of any three circles a,b,and c will converge along a straight line.
Last Answer : The vanishing points of any three spheres will converge at the horizon.
Description : Name the greatest of all inventors.
Last Answer : Accident
Description : You die and The Devil (the one of Biblical proportions) comes to you with the expressed purpose of making your after-life an infinite visit to Dante's Inferno. The Devil enjoys your fear so much he ... one chance to save yourself. What two words could you say to him to save yourself for eternity?
Last Answer : get lost!
Description : A 4 x 4 planting density per acre is twice as many trees as an 8 x 8 spacing.
Last Answer : False
Description : Here is an interesting question. Which might be the major factor responsible for the rise in carbon dioxide ("greenhouse gases") in our atmosphere?? (There is not likely to be much consensus as to the 'correct' answer. Think critically and objectively about this issue.)
Last Answer : The major source of carbon dioxide is likely coming from volcanoes, vents in our earth's crust, the oceans, and weathering of the earth's crust.
Description : How many animals of each sex did Moses take on the ark? None Two I'm not sure. I don't know
Last Answer : None
Description : A forester has 17 trees, and all but 9 die. How many are left? 8 trees 9 trees the first 8 I don't know
Last Answer : 9 trees
Description : What was the president's name in the 1950? Harry Truman John Kennedy President Eisenhower Bill Clinton
Last Answer : Bill Clinton
Description : How far can a forester run into the woods? (Most foresters don't run, but if they did run...) all the way into the woods half way into the woods... You don't actually run "into" woods. I don't know
Last Answer : half way into the woods...
Description : If you have only one match and you walked into a room where there was an oil burner, a kerosene lamp, and a wood burning stove, what would you light first? ..the kerosene lamp because it is easier ..the oil burner... the wood burning stove... the thing in my hand
Last Answer : the thing in my hand
Description : A man builds a house rectangular in shape. All sides have southern exposure. A bear walks by the house. What color is the bear? Why? (This one could drive you nuts and should only be attempted by those ... ..brown...the house is on a steep slope There is no answer and this is a stupid question.
Last Answer : ..white...
Description : Divide 30 by 1/2 and add 10. What is the answer? 25 50 65 70
Last Answer : 50
Description : Two women play five games of checkers. Each woman wins the same number of games. There are no ties. Explain this. Because they aren't wearing ties! The women are not playing each other. These two women are playing men. Women don't wear ties.
Last Answer : Women don't wear ties.
Description : Is it legal for a man in California to marry his widow's sister? Yes, as long as she is alive. Yes, if the man is from California. You can't marry like this in California. No, the man would be dead.
Last Answer : Yes, if the man is from California.
Description : How many outs are there in an inning? There are 3 outs. There are 6 outs. There are 4 outs. None of the above
Last Answer : There are 6 outs. There are 4 outs.
Description : A woman gives a beggar 50 cents, the woman is the beggar's sister, but the beggar is not the woman's brother. How come? The beggar is the woman's sister! Not possible. The beggar is an in-law. The woman is the beggar.
Last Answer : The beggar is the woman's sister!
Description : Some months have 31 days, how many have 28? One month and that is February February, every 4 years. All months have (at least) 28 days None of the above
Last Answer : All months have (at least) 28 days
Description : How many birthdays does the average man have? 78 65.5 one per year None
Last Answer : one per year
Description : Do they have a 4th of July in England? Yes No Maybe I don't know
Last Answer : Yes
Description : How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? Choose one: a. Thirty-five (35) or older. b. Sixteen (16) or older. c. Twenty-one (21) or older. d. Eighteen (18) or older.
Last Answer : Correct Answer: d. Eighteen (18) or older.