Comprehension
Members: \( K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, U, W \) are the only ten members in a department.
There is a proposal to form a team from within the members of the department, subject to the following conditions:
- A team must include exactly one among \( P, R, S \).
- A team must include either \( M \) or \( Q \), but not both.
- If a team includes \( K \), then it must also include \( L \), and vice versa. \[ K \in \text{Team} \iff L \in \text{Team} \]
- If a team includes one among \( S, U, W \), then it must also include the other two. \[ (S \in T) \lor (U \in T) \lor (W \in T) \Rightarrow S, U, W \in T \]
- \( L \) and \( N \) cannot be members of the same team.
- \( L \) and \( U \) cannot be members of the same team.
The size of a team is defined as the number of members in the team.
Question: 1
Who cannot be a member of a team of size 3?
Who cannot be a member of a team of size 3?
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When team formation constraints are given, check for “chain reactions” where including one member forces inclusion of others, which might violate size limits.
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- L
- M
- N
- P
- Q
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
From the conditions:
- If K is included, then L must be included, and vice versa.
- If one among S, U, and W is included, then all three must be included.
- L and N cannot be in the same team.
For a team of size 3, including L would force the inclusion of K (Condition 3), making at least 2 members. Additionally, one of P, R, or S must be included (Condition 1), but if S is included, then U and W must also be included (Condition 4), increasing size beyond 3. Thus, L cannot be part of a 3-member team.
- If one among S, U, and W is included, then all three must be included.
- L and N cannot be in the same team.
For a team of size 3, including L would force the inclusion of K (Condition 3), making at least 2 members. Additionally, one of P, R, or S must be included (Condition 1), but if S is included, then U and W must also be included (Condition 4), increasing size beyond 3. Thus, L cannot be part of a 3-member team.
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Question: 2
Who can be a member of a team of size 5?
Who can be a member of a team of size 5?
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Always check if the team size can accommodate all compulsory inclusions when a member is chosen.
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- K
- L
- M
- P
- R
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
In a team of size 5, L can be included if K is also included (Condition 3). The other positions can be filled without violating Conditions 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6. The size is sufficient to accommodate all forced inclusions when L is selected, so L is possible.
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Question: 3
What would be the size of the largest possible team?
What would be the size of the largest possible team?
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When maximizing team size, look for selections that trigger the largest forced inclusions without violating constraints.
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- 8
- 7
- 6
- 5
- Cannot be determined
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The maximum team would include:
- Exactly one among P, R, S (Condition 1).
- Either M or Q (Condition 2).
- If K is included, then L must also be included (Condition 3).
- If S is included, U and W must also be included (Condition 4).
- L and N cannot be together (Conditions 5 and 6).
Constructing the largest team: choose S, U, W together (3 members), include K and L (2 more), add M (1 more), and N (1 more). This totals \(3 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 7\) members.
- Either M or Q (Condition 2).
- If K is included, then L must also be included (Condition 3).
- If S is included, U and W must also be included (Condition 4).
- L and N cannot be together (Conditions 5 and 6).
Constructing the largest team: choose S, U, W together (3 members), include K and L (2 more), add M (1 more), and N (1 more). This totals \(3 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 7\) members.
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Question: 4
What could be the size of a team that includes K?
What could be the size of a team that includes K?
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Check all possible combinations when a member triggers other inclusions — sometimes only one exact team size will work.
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- 2 or 3
- 2 or 4
- 3 or 4
- Only 2
- Only 4
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The Correct Option is
Solution and Explanation
If K is included, then L must also be included (Condition 3). With L present, N is excluded (Condition 5). One among P, R, S must be chosen; choosing S would require U and W (Condition 4), making size>4. Thus, avoiding S and choosing either P or R, along with M or Q, leads to exactly 4 members.
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Question: 5
In how many ways can a team be constituted so that the team includes N?
In how many ways can a team be constituted so that the team includes N?
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When counting valid teams, fix the required member first, then apply constraints to eliminate invalid combinations.
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- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
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The Correct Option is B
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If N is included, L is excluded (Condition 6). This allows flexibility with K (since L is not needed), and one among P, R, S must be selected. If S is chosen, U and W must also be chosen (Condition 4). Counting valid combinations with other members respecting M/Q choice gives exactly 3 possible teams.
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