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In a certain code, 'A copyright B' means A is greater than B, 'A star B' means A is smaller than B, and 'A diamond B' means A is equal to B. If 'M copyright N' and 'N copyright O' are both true, which of the following is definitely true?

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  • AM is greater than O
  • BN is greater than M
  • CO is greater than M
  • DM is equal to O

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M is greater than N and N is greater than O, so by transitivity M is greater than O.
Answer: A) M is greater than O

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