Winter 2001
Week #3
Watching old Perry Mason flicks might help
you to solve the WSU Math Department's


 

 WHO  IS GUILTY?
 

Sandra Dee (S), Mustang Sally (M), the Omelet (O), and the Druid (D) were all suspected of committing a hideous crime. The following four facts were established: (1) If both S and M are guilty, then O was an accomplice. (2) If S is guilty, then at least one of M or O was an accomplice. (3) If O is guilty, then D was an accomplice. (4) If S is innocent then D is guilty. Who is definitely guilty and who is doubtful? Explain your reasoning.

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