Nathan, Joshua, Michelle, and Denise were in a room where a porcelain vase was found broken. When an inquiry was conducted by the building caretaker, each made a statement.

Nathan: Denise broke the vase.
Joshua: Michelle did it.
Michelle: I did not do it.
Denise: Joshua lied when he said Michelle did it.

The caretaker knew that only two statements were true and concluded that Denise broke the vase.

Describe in complete sentences the method you use to show that the caretaker made an incorrect conclusion.

Question

Nathan, Joshua, Michelle, and Denise were in a room where a porcelain vase was found broken. When an inquiry was conducted by the building caretaker, each made a statement. 
 
Nathan: Denise broke the vase.
Joshua: Michelle did it.
Michelle: I did not do it. 
Denise: Joshua lied when he said Michelle did it.
 
The caretaker knew that only two statements were true and concluded that Denise broke the vase. 
 
Describe in complete sentences the method you use to show that the caretaker made an incorrect conclusion.

lifeisadangerousgame · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

since there's 2 true statements, J's must be wrong, cause its in conflict with any of the others.
Knowing this Michelle did not break the vase, which means M's and D's statments are true., which leaves the nathan's to be wrong.So D did not broke the vase, niether M.
Only N or J broke it

lifeisadangerousgame · Answer

I don't really know the answer but that sounds good :P

anonymous · Answer

thank you