Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: (i) You need vitamin shots. (iv) You do not eat green vegetables.
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:We test which option(s) are logically consistent with a conditional statement: Eat greens ⇒ No shots. The contrapositive is equally valid: Need shots ⇒ Did not eat greens.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:For any A ⇒ B, the logically equivalent contrapositive is ¬B ⇒ ¬A. Here, A = Ate greens; B = No shots. Contrapositive: Need shots ⇒ Did not eat greens.
Step-by-Step Solution:
From the premise, we cannot conclude the converse (No shots ⇒ Ate greens), but we can use the contrapositive.(i) Need shots implies (iv) Did not eat greens. The pair (i) and (iv) is consistent and supported.Pairs including (iii) Ate greens with (i) Need shots would contradict the premise.Verification / Alternative check:Truth table or implication arrow shows only the contrapositive is guaranteed.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:Assuming the converse (No shots ⇒ Ate greens) which is not implied.
Final Answer:(i) and (iv)
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