Statements: No rose is a flower. Some plants are flowers. Conclusion: No plant is a rose. Which is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The conclusion does not follow
- Step 1: Draw the sets to test the conclusion against the statements.
- Step 2: Only some plants are flowers, so other plants could still be roses.
Answer
The conclusion does not follow.
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