alleryAll A are B; no B is C. Which extra premise ensures both “No A is C” and “Some A are not C”?
ASome B exist
BSome A exist
CSome C exist
DNo C exist
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Some A exist
The first conclusion already follows, and an existing A is needed to establish some A outside C.
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