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The following question has a main statement followed by four statements: 1, 2, 3, 4. Choose the ordered pair of statements where the first statement implies the second, and the two statements are logically consistent with the main statement.
Main statement: Either X or Y will take the only computer in the room.
1. X took the computer.
2. Y did not take the computer.
3. X did not take the computer.
4. Y took the computer.
The ordered pair of statements is:
Options
3, 1
1, 3
4, 3
1, 2
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Solution
1, 2
Explanation:
Two statement that follows main statement are 1 and 2. X took the computer and, Y did not take the computer.
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