UCAT interpreting information questions
Make a quick grid: one row per person, one column per rule. Tick or cross each cell, then read the answer off the grid. "At least 50" includes 50. Try two below.
Decision Making · Question 1 of 20:00 / 1:03
Four people apply for a volunteer programme. Applicants need a score of at least 50. | Applicant | Score | |---|---| | Arlo | 55 | | Bina | 48 | | Cora | 53 | | Dale | 51 | Which applicants qualify?
Worked answers
1. Four people apply for a volunteer programme. Applicants need a score of at least 50. | Applicant | Score | |---|---| | Arlo | 55 | | Bina | 48 | | Cora | 53 | | Dale | 51 | Which applicants qualify?
Answer: B: Arlo and Cora and Dale
- Arlo meets the requirements: score 55.
- Bina does not meet the requirements: score 48.
- Cora meets the requirements: score 53.
- Dale meets the requirements: score 51.
2. Four people apply for a volunteer programme. Applicants need a score of at least 50 and at least 4 days of availability. They must also either live locally or hold a visitor permit. | Applicant | Score | Available days | Local | Visitor permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Arlo | 55 | 5 | Yes | No | | Bina | 48 | 6 | Yes | Yes | | Cora | 53 | 3 | No | Yes | | Dale | 51 | 5 | No | No | Which applicants qualify?
Answer: D: Arlo
- Arlo meets the requirements: score 55, availability 5, local.
- Bina does not meet the requirements: score 48, availability 6, local.
- Cora does not meet the requirements: score 53, availability 3, permitted visitor.
- Dale does not meet the requirements: score 51, availability 5, neither local nor permitted.
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Words that decide it
| Wording | Means |
|---|---|
| At least 50 | 50 or more |
| More than 50 | 51 or more |
| Either A or B | One or the other, not both (UCAT's own definition) |
| Unless | If not |
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