alleryStart learning →Some A are B and some B are C. What follows about A and C?
ANo A can be a C
BNo firm conclusion
CSome A are also C
DAll A must be C
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. No firm conclusion
Two particular premises do not link A and C, so a definite conclusion is a syllogistic fallacy.
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