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.

zeesbrat3 · Answer

@ganeshie8 any idea? I know you have to use Josh and Denise, because they contradict eachother, and since Denise didnt contradict Nathan, does that mean that denise did it? Thats what I thought, and I wasnt sure if it was correct