Parallel Reasoning Questions - - Question 31

Carl's Coffee Emporium stocks only two decaffeinated coffees: French Roast and Mocha Java. Yusef only serves decaffei...

amf March 12, 2020

Why is C incorrect?

Hi can you please explain why C is incorrect? Thanks

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SamA March 12, 2020

Hello @amf,

Here is my diagram for the stimulus.

Decaf & Carl's - -> FR or MJ

We are then told that Yusuf only serves decaf, so this gives us one of the sufficient conditions. We are also told that the coffee was not French Roast, leaving us with this:

Carl's - -> MJ

To summarize: Two possibilities are presented. One of those options is eliminated. If the sufficient condition is fulfilled, then the other option will follow.

So, what is wrong with C? It has a conditional conclusion, but not the kind we are looking for because both options are eliminated. Rose doesn't settle on either July or October. We want the following format:
P: A - - > B or C
P: not C
C: A - -> B