No metal is a liquid at room temperature. All liquids at room temperature are transparent. Some metals are not transparent. Which conclusion is definitely false?
AAll metals are transparent
BSome liquids are metals
CAll transparent things are liquids
DSome metals are transparent
Correct Answer: B. Some liquids are metals
Explanation:
Since no metal is a liquid at room temperature, the statement 'Some liquids are metals' is definitely false.
All fruits are nutritious. Some nutritious foods are expensive. No expensive food is readily available. Which must be true?
ASome fruits are not readily available
BAll fruits are expensive
CSome fruits are readily available
DThe information is insufficient
Correct Answer: D. The information is insufficient
Explanation:
While all fruits are nutritious, only some nutritious foods are expensive, so we cannot determine which fruits are expensive and therefore unavailable.
All mountains are geographical features. Some geographical features are tourist attractions. All tourist attractions generate revenue. Can we conclude some mountains generate revenue?
AYes, definitely
BNo, we cannot
COnly partially
DNeed more information
Correct Answer: B. No, we cannot
Explanation:
Although mountains are geographical features and some geographical features are tourist attractions, we cannot confirm that the mountains which are geographical features are among those that are tourist attractions.
All organic produce is healthy. Some healthy foods are affordable. No expensive item is affordable. Which conclusion is correct?
AAll organic produce is affordable
BSome organic produce may not be expensive
CAll affordable foods are organic
DSome expensive items are healthy
Correct Answer: B. Some organic produce may not be expensive
Explanation:
Some healthy foods are affordable. Since all organic produce is healthy, some organic produce could be among those affordable healthy foods, hence some organic produce may not be expensive.
All renewable energy sources are sustainable. Some sustainable practices are costly. All costly practices require government support. Can we say all renewable energy sources require government support?
AYes
BNo
CPartially
DInsufficient data
Correct Answer: B. No
Explanation:
While all renewable sources are sustainable, only some sustainable practices are costly. We cannot establish that all renewable energy sources are among those costly practices.
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