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Which of the following can be inferred from the statement that either John is Stupid Or John is Lazy? I. John is lazy, therefore John is not stupid II. John is lazy, therefore John is stupid III. John is not stupid, therefore John is Lazy IV. John is stupid, therefore John is not Lazy

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A . I and II

B . II and III

C . III and IV

D . I and VI

Answer: Option B

According to the statement, either John is stupid ar John is lazy it can be inferred that John cannot be stupid and lazy simultaneously. In the light of this inference one can conclude that only statements II and III can be right while statements I and IV endorses the opposite of inferred knowledge. Both these statements show the possibility of both qualities at the same time.

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