alleryAll humans are mortal; all Greeks are humans. What valid conclusion follows?
AAll humans are Greek
BSome mortals are not Greek
CNo Greek is mortal
DAll Greeks are mortal
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. All Greeks are mortal
Greeks fall within humans and humans within mortals, so all Greeks are mortal.
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