Chapter 1.7, Problem 14PSC

To determine

The names W, K and J have to be matched with the corresponding animals

Answer to Problem 14PSC

The final names matched with the animals are:

K is the Red crocodile

W is purple monkey

J is Green lizard

Explanation of Solution

Given information: The following animals are there in the zoo

Green lizard

Red crocodile

Purple monkey

The following names have to be matched

W

K

J

The following statements are told

• W cannot get along with lizard
• K took a bite off the monkey’s ear
• W is not red colored
• J is not a crocodile

We use the following two information together first:

• W is not red colored

Thus, W is not Red crocodile

• J is not a crocodile

Thus, J is also not the Red crocodile

Hence, the only one left is K

Thus, K is the Red crocodile

Now, we use the following information further:

• W cannot get along with lizard

Hence, W is not Green lizard

• W is not red colored

Thus, W is not Red crocodile

Hence, the only option left for W is Purple monkey

Thus, W is purple monkey

Now, as we see further that only J is left without a match, and only green lizard is remaining

Thus, J is Green lizard