Statement: Either A or B will attend the meeting. A did not attend. Conclusion: B attended. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Statement: Either A or B will attend the meeting. A did not attend. Conclusion: B attended.

A. Conclusion is false

B. Conclusion follows

C. Conclusion does not follow

D. Cannot be determined

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

This is a valid disjunctive syllogism: Either A or B; not A; therefore B.

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