If it rains, the match is cancelled. The match was not cancelled. Which conclusion must be true?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. It did not rain
- Step 1: If rain always cancels the match, then no cancellation means there was no rain (contrapositive).
- Step 2: So it did not rain.
Answer
It did not rain.
Why not the others: Rain all day, a move and cold weather are not implied by the premises.
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