YEAR 5 THINKING SKILLS/ MATHEMATICAL REASONING TERM 4

Term 4 Year 5 WEMT

Module 11
Thinking Skills
Question
Answer Solution
Number

Option A is incorrect since it is given that all the blue sweets have
already fallen out when Tina hit the piñata the first time. Therefore,
it is impossible for blue wrapped candies to fall out if she hits it again.

Option B is correct since it is given that all blue sweets and pink
coloured lollies have already fallen out. Therefore, only green and
pink wrapped candies are left inside the piñata. If the piñata drops all
the green wrapped candies then only pink wrapped candies will be
1 B left.

Option C is incorrect since there is no information providing details

on the number of sweets from each category.

Option D is incorrect because there are still green and pink wrapped
candies left inside the piñata. It is not guaranteed that green wrapped
candies will fall out since there is also a chance that pink wrapped
candies will also fall out.

A is incorrect as a regular wake-up time was not completely ineffective.

It was only ineffective if it was not accompanied by a regular bedtime.

B is incorrect, as it is stated that exercise left people slightly tired in

the morning, but more energetic later in the day.
2 C
D, while true, it was not tested in the study, and thus is irrelevant as
an answer.

Thus, the answer is C, drinking coffee was the best way to boost
morning energy levels.

If the fruit was not from the local shop it does not affect the claim, so
D can be eliminated. If the fruit did not have any preservatives then
it does not affect the claim because even if it was the local shop, it
3 A would not contradict the claims made by the local shop. As such, C
can be eliminated.

This leaves with A and B, making Option A the correct answer.

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We have to use Bleach as an intermediary between Naruto and My

Hero Academia.
2
Bleach has × 47 688 = 31 792 fans.
4 B 3
My Hero Academia has 2 × 31 792 = 63 584 fans.

Therefore, the answer is B.

The sequence of conclusions is as follows:

endangered species  taken into a zoo  safely repopulate in zoos
 introduced back into the wild

For a species that is not endangered, it is assumed that they will not
be taken into captivity as they can safely repopulate in the wild.
Simultaneously, if the endangered species cannot safely repopulate,
then they will not be introduced back into the wild.

Option A is correct as it is an unjustified conclusion. If the species

were unable to repopulate, then they could not be reintroduced back
into the wild. However, this option mentions that the endangered
species were reintroduced, hence contradicting the before mentioned
5 A
conclusion.

Option B is incorrect as it is a justified conclusion. If the endangered

species were not taken into a zoo, they are unable to safely
repopulate. This follows the conclusion for first two statements in the
question.

Option C is incorrect as it is a justified conclusion. This is because

the species needs to be endangered for it to be taken into a zoo.

Option D is incorrect as it is a justified conclusion. If the endangered

species were taken into a zoo, they are able to safely repopulate. As
a result of this, they are able to be reintroduced into the wild.

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Shop A: The offer is irrelevant. Buying 3 burgers from here costs:

$5 × 3 = $15

Shop B: Buying from here costs:

$6 × 3 − $3 = $15

Shop C: Buying from here costs:

6 C $7 × 2 = $14

Shop D: Buying from here costs:

$8 + $4 + $4 = $16

The cheapest option is Shop C.

Hence, the correct option is C.

A is incorrect as this option fulfils the criteria.

B is correct as the statement says I am required to be COVID free to

travel to Florida. I cannot go even if I go into hotel isolation and have
an American travel visa.

C is incorrect as false positive means I do not have COVID. This

7 B
statement fulfils the criteria. It is possible for me to be in Florida.

D is incorrect as I currently do not have COVID. In one month’s time

my American travel visa will be active, thus in one month’s time all
the criteria would be fulfilled.

Thus, Option B is correct.

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We can conclude who lives in which city:

- Sydney  Jayden
- Melbourne  Anne
- Brisbane  Winnie
- Adelaide  Bella
- Hobart  Mark

8 A And then rank the people oldest to youngest:

1. Anne
2. Winnie (16 years old)
3. Bella
4. Mark (12 years old)
5. Jayden (11 years old)

Therefore, A is the correct answer.

Option A is incorrect as this statement does not have to be true for

the quote to be true. It is only stated that Crystal wants to read MORE
books.

Options C and D are incorrect because it is not certain whether or not

9 B Crystal will try her best to not miss a night of reading. The possibility
of Crystal being busy or focused on something else is highly likely.

Option B is the correct answer as in order for the quote to be feasible,

Crystal would need access to books she can read throughout the year.
Therefore, it is highly likely that she has access to the books.

The probability of winning each game will always remain the same.

So Tanja’s reasoning is not correct. Even if the person who went

before her won, her chances of winning is still 1 in 20, so her chance
of winning won’t be less.
10 B
Kim, however, is correct. Even if the person who went before her
8
won, her chances of winning are always 8 in 10, or .
10

Hence, the correct answer is Option B.

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Term 4 Year 5 WEMT

Module 11
Brain Game
Question
Answer Solution
Number

We are given that two of the displays are faulty and they light up
constantly no matter the number displayed.

We also know that numbers must be in sequence.

Looking at the first digit displayed, we know it is not 0, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7,

8 and 9 as the top part of the segment is not lit.

It also cannot be 1 as only two segments need to be lit to display 1.

Hence, the first digit can only be a 4.

We know that two digits must be broken. Hence, the display on the
bottom left must be broken. This must be one of the broken display.

We know that the second digit must be a 5.

1 A
We do not know what the other broken display is. We know that it is
not the top, bottom or the top right display.

We know the next digit must be 6. Six is presented on the normal,

unbroken display like:

Thus, we do not need to know what the other broken display is in

order to find out how 6 would be presented.

Hence, the correct answer is Option A.

The original diagram is one side with its mirror image flipped on the
other side.
2 A
The only answer option that indicates the mirror image is A.

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