Logic Breakdown

Passage Summary: The library only throws away books if they are both broken and haven't been borrowed in years. There are even stricter rules for local books. The conclusion is that one specific book is safe from the trash.

Conclusion: The book 'Paper Flowers' must remain in the library's collection.

Reasoning: The argument is an application of a library policy that sets specific criteria for removal, implying that 'Paper Flowers' fails to meet at least one of those criteria.

Analysis: To justify the conclusion that the book should *not* be removed, we need a premise that proves it doesn't meet the 'removal' checklist. Under the general rule, a book stays if it is either in good condition OR has been checked out recently. If it's a local book, it has an even longer 'grace period.' Look for an answer that provides a specific fact—like the book being in great shape or having been borrowed last year—that triggers the 'keep' result. This is a logic puzzle where you just need to find the missing piece of evidence.

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Which one of the following, if true, fully justifies the above application of the library policy?

Correct Answer
B
If the book has been checked out within the last year, then it has not been more than two years since it was checked out. That violates a necessary condition for removal under the general rule, so the book should not be removed.
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