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Logic Puzzle:  Job Interviews

The Social Dance Training School arranges interviews between graduating students and prospective employers.

One day this past spring, 5 future instructors had interviews scheduled with the owners from 5 different dance studios (one owner was Ms. Exner).

Each student met individually with each of the five studio owners; each of the latter interviewed different students at 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm.

From the clues below, can you determine each future dance teacher's full name (one last name is Norman), his or her dance major subject, the name of the studio owners and the name of their business, plus the complete interview schedule?

 
  1. Ms. Orwell's interview with Mr. Alton was two hours later than the Salsa major's.
  2. Isaac met with Mr. Bastrop one hour after being interviewed by the owner of Quickstep College.
  3. Heidi's last name isn't Kellogg.
  4. Grace met with Dr. Combs an hour before her interview with the Elegance Academy owner.
  5. Jack's dance major was Swing.
  6. Mr. Bastrop interviewed Heidi an hour before interviewing Ms. Martin.
  7. The Disco Tech owner interviewed the Ballroom major in the morning.
  8. Kellogg's interview with the Quickstep College owner was not at 11:00.
  9. Fiona and Mr. Alton met at 2:00.
  10. Grace's 9:00 interview was not with Mr. Alton.
  11. The Western dance major's 2:00 interview was not with the All That Jazz owner.
  12. Fiona's 1:00 appointment was not with Mr. Combs.
  13. Grace and Mr. Drecker met at 1:00.
  14. The Tango major's interview with the SSQQ owner was an hour before Short's.
  15. Grace isn't the Salsa major.
  16. Mr. Alton is not the Elegance Academy owner.
     

So What does Rick have to say about the Puzzle?

This puzzle is very difficult. In fact, I think it is the hardest puzzle I have ever submitted. If you are a beginner at solving logic puzzles, expect a bumpy ride. 

You will have to construct several "Logic Charts" because you have a lot of facts to keep track of.

The people who solve this one have the right to be known as true Logic Aces. Send your answers to Rick Archer at dance@ssqq.com      Good luck! 

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