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

The caretaker knew that only one statement is not true and concluded that Michelle broke the vase.

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

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

agent0smith · Answer

If only one statement is not true, then think about that while looking at the first and last statement...