Deductive Reasoning Q: Occupations & Dress Colors

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In summary, the women in the puzzle were Alice, Betty, Carol, and Dorothy and their occupations were pilot, professor, lawyer, and lifeguard respectively. Each woman also wore a dress color of white, pink, blue, or yellow. The key used to solve the puzzle was that the attorney wears white, the pilot plays bridge with the woman in blue, and the professor envies the woman in blue. This led to the conclusion that only the lifeguard could wear blue, and the rest of the occupations and dress colors fell into place.
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Read the following deductive reasoning puzzle and keep in mind - need to know:
What was each woman's occupation and dress color?
Plus. Explain How did you get the answer?

Alice, Bettym Carol, and Dorothy were a lifeguard, a lawyer, a pilot, or a professor. Each wore a white, yellow, pink, or blue dress.

The lifeguard bear Betty at canasta, and Carol and the pilot often played bridge with the women in pink and blue dresses, Alice and the professor envied the woman in the blue dress, bit this was not the lawyer, as she always wore a white dress.
 
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The answer that the puzzler is looking for is:

Alice - pilot - yellow
Betty - professor - pink
Carol - lawyer - white
Dorothy - lifeguard - blue


The key I used to get started is:

1. The attorney wears white (and thus does not wear blue).
2. The pilot plays bridge with the woman in blue (ditto).
3. The professor envies the woman in blue (ditto).
So only the lifeguard can wear blue.
The rest just falls apart.

However, the puzzle is poorly worded in places and requires some assumptions.
 
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Alice the pilot wore the yellow dress
Betty the professor wore the pink dress
Carol the lawyer wore the white dress
Dorothy the lifeguard wore the blue dress
 

1. What is deductive reasoning?

Deductive reasoning is a type of logical reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn based on a set of premises or assumptions. It involves using general principles or rules to reach a specific conclusion.

2. How is deductive reasoning used in occupations?

Deductive reasoning is used in occupations that require problem-solving and critical thinking skills, such as scientists, engineers, and lawyers. It is commonly used to make predictions, solve complex problems, and come up with innovative solutions.

3. Can you give an example of deductive reasoning in relation to dress colors?

One example of deductive reasoning in relation to dress colors is when someone sees a person wearing a white lab coat. They may use deductive reasoning to assume that the person is a doctor or a scientist because white lab coats are commonly worn by individuals in those occupations.

4. What are the steps involved in deductive reasoning?

The steps involved in deductive reasoning include identifying the premises, evaluating the truthfulness of the premises, applying deductive rules or principles, and reaching a conclusion based on the premises and rules.

5. Is deductive reasoning always accurate?

No, deductive reasoning is not always accurate. The accuracy of a deductive argument depends on the truthfulness of the premises and the validity of the deductive rules used. If any of the premises are false or if the deductive rules are applied incorrectly, the conclusion may be incorrect.

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