Read the following statements: 1. Either A and B are of the same age or A is older than B 2. Either C and D are of the same age or D is older than C 3. B is older than C Which one of the conclusions…
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Read the following statements:
1. Either A and B are of the same age or A is older than B
2. Either C and D are of the same age or D is older than C
3. B is older than C
Which one of the conclusions can be drawn from the given statements?
1. Either A and B are of the same age or A is older than B
2. Either C and D are of the same age or D is older than C
3. B is older than C
Which one of the conclusions can be drawn from the given statements?
- A is older than C
- D is older than C
- A is older than B
- B and D are of the same age
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - A is older than C
From 1, A >= B; from 3, B > C; so A > C must hold. The other conclusions are not certain (A could equal B; D could equal C; D vs B unknown).
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