Question
Logical Reasoning Question on Syllogism
All Rabbits are Sleepers. All Tortoise paints. Some Rabbits are Tortoise. Siri is a Rabbit. Examine the following statements:
I. Siri paints
II. Siri does not paint
III. Siri is a Sleeper
IV. Siri is not a Sleeper
V. Siri is a Tortoise
VI. Siri is not a Tortoise
Choose the most appropriate answer:
A
Only III
B
Only V
C
Only I, IV, VI
D
Only II, III, VI
Answer
Only III
Explanation
Solution
From the facts, we know that all Rabbits are Sleepers. Since Siri is a Rabbit , Siri must be a Sleeper (III). We do not have sufficient information to conclude that Siri is a Tortoise or not, so (V) and (VI) are uncertain.