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Every archivist is a historian. Every historian checks sources. Every source-checker is methodical. No methodical person is careless. Some assistants are archivists. Every assistant is a volunteer. Which conclusion must follow?

Correct answer: B. Some volunteers are not careless.

  • A. All volunteers are archivists.
  • B. Some volunteers are not careless.
  • C. No assistant checks sources.
  • D. Every careless person is an archivist.

Explanation

Some assistants are archivists, so they are historians, source-checkers, and methodical. Methodical people are not careless, and those assistants are volunteers, so some volunteers are not careless.

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