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Wason’s Simple Test Uses Just 4 Cards to Determine How You Use Logic

Welcome back!

Did you guess A and 2?

That’s what most people pick.

After all, one is a vowel, and one is an even number:

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Of course, that also means it’s the wrong answer, as I mentioned before that only 4% of those who try usually get this right.

The correct answer is:

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That’s right: A and 7.

Don’t feel bad. 96% of people don’t get this right:

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Before we get into each card and why it’s a good choice or isn’t, let’s examine the reason most of us pick A & 2 instead of A & 7.

Remember the rule?

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Did you also assume the opposite was true?

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Well, I’ve got bad news for you.