Question

Each question contains six statements followed by four sets of combinations of three. Choose the set in which the statements are logically related.
A. Some college athletes are professionals.
B. No college athlete is a professional.
C. Some professionals are well paid.
D. All professionals are well paid.
E. All well–paid persons are professionals.
F. No well–paid person is a college athlete.

• A. BEF
• B. ABF
• C. BDF
• D. ACF

Hint:

In categorical logic, combine universal negatives with universal affirmatives to deduce strict exclusions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

From B, “No college athlete is a professional”, and E, “All well-paid persons are professionals”, we get F, “No well-paid person is a college athlete”. This is a valid categorical conclusion.