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An explorer is captured by a group of cannibals. There are two types of cannibals$-$those who always tell the truth and those who always lie. The cannibals will barbecue the explorer unless he can determine whether a particular cannibal always lies or always tells the truth. He is allowed to ask the cannibal exactly one question.

Why does the question "Are you a liar?" not work?

Multiple Choice

The incorrect conclusion that the cannibal is one who always tells the truth will be made if the answer is "yes."

Both types of cannibals will answer with "yes."

The incorrect conclusion that the cannibal is one who always tells the truth will be made if the answer is $"$no$."$

Both types of cannibals will answer $"$no$."$