Question
Logical Reasoning Question on Syllogism
“All paintings jump. Some paintings are plants. All basketballs are plants.” Football is a basketball. Which of the following is true?
A
Football is a plant and it jumps.
B
Football is a plant and a painting.
C
Football is a plant but neither jumps nor is a painting.
D
Football is a plant. As to whether it is painting, and as to whether it jumps, there is not sufficient information.
Answer
Football is a plant. As to whether it is painting, and as to whether it jumps, there is not sufficient information.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): Football is a plant. As to whether it is painting, and as to whether it jumps, there is not sufficient information.