State whether the “Or” used in the following statements is “exclusive “or” inclusive. Give reasons for your answer.
Question:
State whether the “Or” used in the following statements is “exclusive “or” inclusive. Give reasons for your answer.
(i) Sun rises or Moon sets.
(ii) To apply for a driving licence, you should have a ration card or a passport.
(iii) All integers are positive or negative.
Solution:
(i) Here, “or” is exclusive because it is not possible for the Sun to rise and the moon to set together.
(ii) Here, “or” is inclusive since a person can have both a ration card and a passport to apply for a driving licence.
(iii) Here, “or” is exclusive because all integers cannot be both positive and negative.
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