Question 5
Sets and LogicConsider the following statements:
x: All wrestlers are strong
y: Some wrestlers are not weightlifters
Which of the following is a valid conclusion?
- A.All strong wrestlers are weightlifters
- B.Some strong wrestlers are not weightlifters
- C.Some weak wrestlers are weightlifters
- D.All weightlifters are wrestlers
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (Some strong wrestlers are not weightlifters)
Explanation
The wrestlers who are not weightlifters are still wrestlers, so they are strong. Hence some strong wrestlers are not weightlifters.