Three friends, Asha, Ben and Cal, each own one of a cat, a dog and a rabbit. Asha does not own the dog. Ben does not own the cat or the dog. Who owns the dog?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Cal
- Step 1: Ben must have the rabbit. Step 2. With Ben owning the rabbit and Asha not owning the dog, Asha has the cat and Cal the dog. Answer: Cal. Why not the others: Asha is excluded from the dog; Ben has the rabbit; the clues are enough to decide.
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