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: I did not break the vase.
Joshua: Denise did it.
Michelle: Denise lied when she said Michelle did it.
Denise: Michelle did it.

The caretaker knew that only one statement is not true and concluded that Nathan 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: I did not break the vase.
Joshua: Denise did it.
Michelle: Denise lied when she said Michelle did it.
Denise: Michelle did it. 

The caretaker knew that only one statement is not true and concluded that Nathan broke the vase. 
Describe in complete sentences the method you use to show that the caretaker made an incorrect conclusion.

hartnn · Answer

when the care taker concluded that nathan broke the vase,she made nathan statement as incorrect
so according to caretaker all other 3 statements are correct
implies,denise and michelle also broke the glass
which contradicts the fact that only one person can break the vase
hence,caretaker made incorrect decision

anonymous · Answer

thank you