Statements: 1. Blueberries cost more than strawberries. 2. Blueberries cost less than raspberries. 3. Raspberries cost more than strawberries and blueberries. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is:
Correct answer: B. True
- A. False
- B. True
- C. Uncertain
- D. None of these
Explanation
From the first two statements, we can establish the cost order: Raspberries > Blueberries > Strawberries. This directly confirms that raspberries cost more than both of the other fruits, making the third statement true.
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