Select the alternative inference which is most appropriate. "All professors are learned; learned people are always gentle." Inference: All professors are gentle persons.

The inference is true.
The inference is false.
The inference is probably true or probably false.
The inference is irrelevant.

Correct Answer: The inference is true.

Explanation:

All professors are learned and learned people are always gentle. So, all professors are gentle persons. It means the Inference is true.

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