Will Martha Find a Car That Meets Her Demands?

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In summary, Martha is looking for a car that is either fast or cheap, and also either not convertible or painted silver. None of the arguments presented lead to the conclusion that Martha will find a car that fits all of her demands.
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martha wants to buy a fast and a chip car which answers to this term:
the car should be painted in silver or a convertible ,but not both.

which one of the following arguments will lead us to the conclusion
that martha will not find a car which fits by her demands?
1.a fast car which is not chip,unless its painted in silver and it a convertible
2.a fast car painted in silver,but its not a convertible
3.a chip car will never be painted in silver
4.a convertible car are not fast and they are not painted in silver
 
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So let's define some properties:
F: the car is fast
Ch: the car is cheap
S: the car is painted silver
Co: the car is convertible

Now can you make a logical expression which is true when she does buy the car? So I'm looking for something of the form: (F or Ch) and (F and ((not Co) or S).
Also try to express the answer possibilities this way (as an example, number 1 would become: [itex](F \wedge \neg Ch) \vee (S \wedge Co)[/itex]).

Once you have that, I will of course ask you if you can negate that expression.
 
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I doubt the OP has experience with formal logic, let alone symbolic logic, CompuChip.
 
  • #4
Is there an easier way to solve it, then?

By the way I just noticed this is posted in "general discussion > brain teasers" so maybe the question is for us to find the answer and the OP already has it.
 
  • #5
i am having the final answer
bur i don't have the way its being solved
 
  • #6
i think i got the way they solved it
its 1
because in that way the car will be silver and convertible
which is not possible
 

What are Martha's demands for a car?

Martha is looking for a car with specific features such as good fuel efficiency, a spacious interior, and advanced safety features.

What type of car is Martha looking for?

Martha is open to different types of cars, such as sedans, SUVs, and hatchbacks, as long as they meet her demands.

Is Martha willing to compromise on her demands?

It is ultimately up to Martha, but it is always recommended to be open to some flexibility in order to find the best match for her needs.

How long has Martha been searching for a car?

Martha has been searching for a car for a few weeks now, but she wants to make sure she finds the perfect one before making a decision.

What is the most important factor for Martha when choosing a car?

Based on her demands, it seems that safety and efficiency are the top priorities for Martha when choosing a car.

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