If it is a holiday, the office is closed. Today is not a holiday. Which conclusion follows?

Correct answer: A. It cannot be determined whether the office is closed.

The statement says what happens on holidays but not on other days. The office might close for other reasons, such as a typhoon. Concluding that it is open is the error called denying the antecedent.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is A. It cannot be determined whether the office is closed.

The statement says what happens on holidays but not on other days. The office might close for other reasons, such as a typhoon. Concluding that it is open is the error called denying the antecedent.

Topic: Syllogisms and Deductive Reasoning MCQs · Subject: Analytical Ability