alleryStatements: No dog is a cat. Some cats are pets. Conclusion: No pet is a dog. The conclusion
Ais a certainty
Bdefinitely fails
Cdefinitely follows
Ddoes not follow
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. does not follow
Only some cats are pets, so other pets might be dogs and the conclusion is not guaranteed.
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