Question

Three thieves M, B and V each make one statement; only one statement is true.
M: I am innocent. B: I am innocent. V: B is involved.
Who was involved in the robbery?

• A. M
• B. B
• C. V
• D. Cannot be determined

Hint:

N/A

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

If M is innocent, then M's statement is true. With "only one true," both B and V must be false.
If B is false, B is involved. If V is false, then "B is involved" is false – a contradiction (two truths).
Therefore, M cannot be innocent; M is involved (M's statement is false).
Either B is innocent (B true, V false) or B is involved (B false, V true), both satisfying "only one true."
⇒ The definite culprit is M.