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Scenario 48: If 'All dogs are mammals' and 'Fido is a dog,' then what logically follows?
This is a classic syllogism. If Fido belongs to the category 'dogs,' and all 'dogs' belong to the category 'mammals,' then Fido must also belong to the category
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Question: Scenario 48: If 'All dogs are mammals' and 'Fido is a dog,' then what logically follows?
Answer options:
- All mammals are dogs. ✅ Fido is a mammal.
- Fido is not a mammal.
- Some mammals are dogs.
Correct answer: Fido is a mammal.
Explanation: This is a classic syllogism. If Fido belongs to the category 'dogs,' and all 'dogs' belong to the category 'mammals,' then Fido must also belong to the category 'mammals.' The correct answer is "Fido is a mammal.". This capacity-fill scenario 48 reinforces the same competency for the police-entrance bank and follows the certified explanation standard.
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