Question

The Western sales region has been in existence longer than the Eastern sales region The Southeast Region was split into the Southern Region and the Eastern Region 5 years ago Conclusion : The Southern sales region is the oldest of the 3 regions If the assumptions are true, is the conclusion
A) Correct
B) Incorrect
C) Cannot be determined based on the information available

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is B): Incorrect.

Explanation:

If the assumptions are true, the conclusion is incorrect because, according to available information, the Western sales region has been in existence longer than the Eastern sales region which was created at the same time with the Southern sales region after the Southeast Region was split into two—the Southern and Eastern regions.