All cats are animals. Some animals are dogs. Which of the following is true?
Correct answer: B. Some animals are not cats
- A. All cats are dogs
- B. Some animals are not cats
- C. Some dogs are cats
- D. All animals are cats
Explanation
Not all animals are cats because some animals are dogs. Logical deduction allows only "some animals are not cats" as certain.
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