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'All beggars are poor.' If the above statement is true, which of the following conclusions can be drawn?

All those who are poor are beggars.
If A is rich, then A is not a beggar.
If A is not rich, then A is not a beggar.
If A is a beggar, then A is not rich.

Correct Answer: If A is a beggar, then A is not rich.

Explanation:

If A is a beggar, then A is not rich.

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