medium · GMAT Verbal
A scientist states: 'No mammals lay eggs. A platypus lays eggs. Therefore, a platypus is not a mammal.' (Note: Assume the premises are true for this logic drill.)
Which statement is the conclusion?
- A platypus lays eggs.
- Every animal that lays eggs must therefore be a bird.
- A platypus does not belong to the category of mammals.
- No egg-laying animal could ever be classified as a mammal under any system.
- No mammals lay eggs.
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