Unit 12 · Multi-Step Conditional Reasoning

Monti's Job Interview — Chain of Conditions

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The trick is in the words: "likely" and "might" leave gaps where exceptions can slip through — but "will not" and "doesn't stand a chance" are absolute. The impossible scenario is always the one that breaks a certain rule.

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0:00Introduction
0:21Question
1:12Strategy
1:51Step 1: Certain vs uncertain rules
2:25Step 2: The certain chain
3:03Step 3: Test each option
3:51Correct answer

Question

If Monti does not sleep well, then he's likely to be tired.

If he is tired, then he will not perform well at the interview.

If he performs well at the interview, then he might be offered the job. Otherwise he doesn't stand a chance.

If the above statements are correct, which one of the following is not possible?

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