If the statement All golf players are rich persons is given as true, which of the following statements can be inferred to be true?

1.No golf players are rich persons

2.Some golf players are rich persons

3.Some rich persons are golf players

4.Some golf players are not rich persons

A2 & 4 only

B2 & 3 only ✓ Correct

C1 & 4 only

D3 & 4 only

Correct answer: (B) 2 & 3 only

Explanation

Statement 2 and Statement 3 can both be inferred true from the given A proposition.

All golf players are rich persons is the A statement taken as true.

By subalternation the subaltern I, Some golf players are rich, is true, giving Statement 2.

By conversion per limitation A yields Some rich persons are golf players, giving Statement 3.

The E and O forms come out false, so they are not inferred true.

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