SOLUTION: p: The average of x, y, and 8 is 5. q: The sum of x and y is 8. Based on statements p and q above, which of the following must be true for all values of x and y? I. If p is

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Question 367083: p: The average of x, y, and 8 is 5.
q: The sum of x and y is 8.
Based on statements p and q above, which of the following must be true for
all values of x and y?
I. If p is true, then q is true.
II. If p is true, then q is not true.
III. If p is not true, then q is true.
(A) I only (B) II only
(C) III only (D) II and III only
(E) I, II, and III

Answer by Jk22(389) About Me  (Show Source):
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p : equivalent to x + y + 8 = 15 or x + y = 7

hence only II is true : (B)