Each problem consists of three statements. Based on the first two statements, the third statement may be true, false, or uncertain.A fruit basket contains more apples than lemons.There are more lemons in the basket than there are oranges.The basket contains more apples than oranges.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is:

Correct answer: B. True

  • A. False
  • B. True
  • C. Uncertain

Explanation

There are fewer oranges than either apples or lemons, so the statement is true.Easy method: (Try this method to solve without any confusion)1. A fruit basket contains more apples than lemons = App > Lem2. There are more lemons in the basket than there are oranges = Lem > OrgNow, Combine the above two results: App > Lem > Org3. The basket contains more apples than oranges (App > ... > Org) = Yes.Therefore, the given 3rd statement is true.

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