Free account: track your progress — Sign up free

WAEC Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 5

Question 5 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Advertisement

5. Which of the following is a valid conclusion from the premise? Nigerian footballers are good footballers. A. Joseph plays football in Nigeria therefore he is a good footballer B. Joseph is a good footballer therefore he is a Nigerian footballer C. Joseph is a Nigerian footballer therefore he is a good footballer D. Joseph plays good football therefore he is a Nigerian footballer

  • A. Joseph plays football in Nigeria therefore he is a good footballer
  • B. Joseph is a good footballer therefore he is a Nigerian footballer
  • C. Joseph is a Nigerian footballer therefore he is a good footballerCorrect
  • D. Joseph plays good football therefore he is a Nigerian footballer

Explanation

Joseph is a Nigerian footballer, therefore he is a good footballer — a direct application of the premise.

Advertisement

Sign up free to unlock

  • Score tracking
  • Practice history
  • Saved questions
  • Progress dashboard
  • Personalized sessions
  • Weak-topic breakdown

…and/or go further with premium services and No Ads.