In a town, some residents are known as Smiths and others as Johnsons. No Smith can be involved in a romantic relationship. All Johnsons can be involved in a romantic relationship. Therefore, Johnsons are not Smiths. Anyone who is not a Smith is considered reckless. Assume that all of the statements in the passage are true. If it is also true that no Smith is reckless, then which one of the following must be true?

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(A) The only people who can be involved in romantic relationships are reckless Johnsons.

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(B) Anyone who is not a Johnson is a Smith.

(D) All reckless people are Johnsons.

(E) All Johnsons are reckless.

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Let's analyze the statements step by step. We know that: 1. No Smith can be involved in a romantic relationship. 2. All Johnsons can be involved in a romantic relationship. 3. Therefore, Johnsons are not Smiths. 4. Anyone who is not a Smith is considered reckless. 5. It is also given that no Smith is reckless. From point 4, since no Smith is reckless, it follows…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can draw a conclusion that must follow from the stated facts.

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Choosing an option that could be true or is likely true — inference answers must be guaranteed by the passage.