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Drills Drill #1 For each statement, determine if it is a Necessary or Sufficient Condition. Explain how. 1. Answer: Necessary Condition Explanation: Being at least 18 is a necessary condition for voting in Australia, as anyone younger is not eligible. However, it's not sufficient, as there are other criteria like citizenship that must also be met. 2. Answer: Sufficient Condition Explanation: Being enrolled in the Australian electoral roll is a sufficient condition for being able to vote in federal elections. This means if you meet this condition (enrollment), you have fulfilled all necessary requirements to vote. However, it is not a necessary condition, as there could be other avenues to gain the right to vote, such as through special provisions for overseas citizens or other exceptions. 3. Answer: Necessary Condition Explanation: Intentionally taking someone else's property without permission is a necessary condition for a theft conviction, as theft cannot occur without this act. However, it's not sufficient, as other legal elements, like the absence of consent and the intent to permanently deprive the owner, must also be present. 4. Answer: Sufficient Condition Explanation: The characteristic of being a sedan is a sufficient condition for having four doors, as sedans by definition typically have four doors. However, it's not a necessary condition, since other types of vehicles, like some SUVs, also have four doors. 5. Answer: Necessary Condition Explanation: Completing 120 credit hours is a necessary condition for graduation, as one cannot graduate without meeting this requirement. However, it's not sufficient, as other ©Scholarly 2025. All rights reserved. All digital content and materials provided are proprietary and protected under copyright law. Any reproduction or sharing of digital files, including screenshots, recordings, or downloads, is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of Scholarly.
requirements like maintaining a certain GPA and completing specific courses may also be necessary. 6. Answer: Sufficient Condition Explanation: Selling at least one million copies is a sufficient condition for being a bestseller, as reaching this sales threshold typically qualifies a book for bestseller status. However, it's not a necessary condition since different lists have different criteria for what constitutes a bestseller. 7. Answer: Necessary Condition Explanation: Having a driver's licence is a necessary condition for legally driving a car, as driving without a licence is illegal. However, it's not sufficient, as other conditions like the vehicle being registered and insured, and the driver not being under the influence, are also required. 8. Answer: Sufficient Condition Explanation: Winning the Academy Award for Best Picture is a sufficient condition for a movie to be considered successful, as this accolade is a significant mark of success in the film industry. However, it's not a necessary condition, as a film can be considered successful based on other criteria like box office earnings or critical acclaim. 9. Answer: Necessary Condition Explanation: Being alive is a necessary condition for receiving a Nobel Prize in Literature, as the prize is not awarded posthumously. However, it's not sufficient, as there are other criteria like the quality and impact of the author's work that must also be met. 10. Answer: Sufficient Condition Explanation: Being a certified public accountant is a sufficient condition for being qualified to do audits, as the certification process includes training and assessment in auditing skills. However, it's not a necessary condition, as other qualifications and certifications can also render a person qualified to conduct audits. ©Scholarly 2025. All rights reserved. All digital content and materials provided are proprietary and protected under copyright law. Any reproduction or sharing of digital files, including screenshots, recordings, or downloads, is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of Scholarly.