If the statement "No lotuses are roses" is given as false, then which of the…
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If the statement "No lotuses are roses" is given as false, then which of the following statements can be inferred to be true?
- A.
Some lotuses are not roses
- B.
All lotuses are roses
- C.
Some roses are not lotuses
- D.
Some lotuses are roses
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Correct answer: D
If the statement 'No lotuses are roses' is false, then its logical negation must be true. The negation of a universal negative ('No A are B') is a particular affirmative ('Some A are B'). Therefore, 'Some lotuses are roses' is true.