Question

PLEASE HELP.
1. Jon, Elizabeth and Franco read 27 books among them for a class.
2. Franco read six books.3. Enone of the students read more than 7.
Which two statements contradict each other?

Answer 1

Which two statements contradict each other?

1. Jon, Elizabeth and Franco read 27 books among them for a class.

2. Franco read six books.

3. None of the students read more than 7.

Statements one and three contradict each other. Here's why:

If no student read more than 7 books (statement 3), and there are only three students (statement 1), then the maximum number of books that could have been read is 3*7 = 21 books.

So, the MAXIMUM number of books the students could have read, according to statement 3, is 21.

But statement 1 says that the students read 27 books altogether. Therefore, either statement 1 or 3 is wrong. They contradict each other.

Answer 2

Oh that makes sense! Thanks! :)

Answer 3

You're quite welcome. :)