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Some technicians are writers. Every writer is a reader. No reader is careless. Every technician is licensed. Which conclusion must follow?

Correct answer: A. Some technicians are not careless.

  • A. Some technicians are not careless.
  • B. All licensed people are readers.
  • C. Some careless people are writers.
  • D. All readers are technicians.

Explanation

The technicians who are writers are also readers. Since no reader is careless, those technicians are not careless. The licensing rule is not needed for this conclusion.

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