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The Mathematics Section
Review Information Carefully
Some problems may ask you to use mathematical or logical reasoning. Review the
information carefully before you work the problem. Write in given values and
mark diagrams to help you see the reasoning involved.
Samples
Use the figure below to answer the question that follows.
A
B
C
51. What conclusion can be drawn from the preceding diagram?
A. Circles A and B have nothing in common.
B. Circles A and C have nothing in common.
C. Circles B and C have nothing in common.
D. Circle C has something in common with circles A and B.
E. Not enough information is given to draw a conclusion.
Because circle C intersects (overlaps) with circles A and B, it must have something
in common with A and B, as the shaded area in the following figure shows.
A
B
C
The correct answer is D.
Use the information below to answer the question that follows.
If Spencer’s class starts at noon, then he will leave the house at 10 a.m.
If Spencer’s class starts at 2 p.m., then he will leave the house between 11
a.m. and noon.
If Spencer’s class starts at 3 p.m., then he will leave the house before 1 p.m.
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