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If Fred likes chocolate and gumdrops are not chocolate, is it correct to say Fred does not like gumdrops?

A. It depends
B. No
C. Yes

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Final answer:

It's not correct to say Fred doesn't like gumdrops based on the information given about his liking for chocolate. Food preferences aren't mutually exclusive.

Step-by-step explanation:

If Fred likes chocolate and gumdrops are not chocolate, it is not correct to say Fred does not like gumdrops based on the information given. The correct answer is D. Not enough information given to determine the answer. Just because Fred likes chocolate, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t like other things. The fact that gumdrops are not chocolate does not provide sufficient information about Fred’s preference towards gumdrops. Tastes in food are not mutually exclusive; liking one type of food doesn't imply a dislike for others.

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