Reasoning – Inequality Basics (Easy Explanation for Beginners)
Inequality is one of the easiest topics in reasoning. It simply means comparing values using symbols like greater than and less than.
Basic Symbols
- A > B → A is greater than B
- A < B → A is less than B
- A ≥ B → A is greater than or equal to B
- A ≤ B → A is less than or equal to B
- A = B → A is equal to B
Simple Understanding
Think like numbers:
10 > 5 → True
5 < 10 → True
Same logic applies to letters.
Chain Method (Very Important)
Combine all statements into one line.
Example:
A > B > C > D
Now we can say:
A > C ✔
A > D ✔
B > D ✔
Important Rule
- Same direction → Combine
- Different direction → Check carefully
Easy Examples
Q1:
A > B > C
→ Is A > C?
Answer: Yes ✔
Q2:
A > B, C > D
→ Is A > D?
Answer: Cannot be determined ❌
Practice Questions
Q1: A > B > C > D → Is A > D?
Q2: A < B < C → Is A < C?
Q3: A > B, C > D → Is B > D?
Answers
Q1: Yes
Q2: Yes
Q3: Cannot be determined
Final Tip
Always convert statements into a chain. If you cannot connect them, the answer is "Cannot be determined".
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