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Chapter 1: Problem 14

Suppose the magician starts with the four different animals on the table, and after the magician performs one trick, the rabbit is gone. Which of the following animals could be left? A. Gerbil, gerbil, snake B. Dove, snake, snake C. Dove, snake, gerbil D. Gerbil, gerbil, dove E. Dove, gerbil, dove

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C. Dove, snake, gerbil

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01

Disqualify unsuitable options

Firstly, disqualify options A and D because they both contain two of the same animal (gerbil), and the initial condition specified four different animals.
02

Disqualify remaining unsuitable option

Next, disqualify option B. It also contains two of the same animal (snake)
03

Determine Suitable Options

From what's left, option E can be disqualified because it contains two doves. Therefore, the only suitable option remaining is option C which contains three different animals.

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