Logical deduction – "whenever Shashi makes coffee, Asha puts in sugar": Pick the valid consequence. (i) Shashi makes coffee. (ii) Asha makes coffee. (iii) Shashi puts in sugar. (iv) Asha puts in sugar.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: (i) (iv)

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:The rule is MakeCoffee(Shashi) ⇒ PutsSugar(Asha). It does not say who makes coffee other times, nor that Shashi puts sugar.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Trigger: Shashi makes coffee.
  • Effect: Asha puts sugar.

Concept / Approach:We need a pair that states the antecedent and its direct consequence: (i) then (iv).

Step-by-Step Solution:

From (i), apply implication.Conclude (iv).

Verification / Alternative check:Statements (ii) and (iii) are irrelevant or incorrect ties to the rule.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:(iv) (i) flips order. (ii) (iii) and (iii) (ii) are not implied by the rule.

Common Pitfalls:Assuming Shashi is the one adding sugar.

Final Answer:(i) (iv)

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