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Reasoning and inference

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  1. All learners at the school wear a uniform. Thabo wears a uniform. Which conclusion is certain?
  2. No reptile is warm-blooded. A gecko is a reptile. Which conclusion must be true?
  3. If it rains, the match is cancelled. The match was not cancelled. What can be concluded?
  4. A shop's sales rose by 10% in March and fell by 10% in April. Which statement is correct?
  5. Lerato is taller than Palesa. Palesa is taller than Anele. Which statement must be true?
  6. Every ticket buyer received a free cap. Sam did not receive a cap. What follows?
  7. A runner completes 5 km in 25 minutes at a steady pace. How long would she take to run 8 km at the same pace?
  8. Which statement is the best conclusion: 'The number of cyclists has increased, and fewer car accidents involve cyclists.'?

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