What's inside the apartment: The apartment consists of a bedroom, kitchen, living room, and bathroom. 
In the bedroom, there are two desks and a cabinet, which contains two plates, two books, a wine glass, and a bottle of wine. 
The kitchen is equipped with two tables, eight cabinets, a stove, a dishwasher, a microwave, and a fridge. The first, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and eighth cabinets, from left to right, are empty. The second cabinet contains three dish bowls and a plate, while the seventh cabinet holds a plate. Inside the stove, there is a cupcake, and the dishwasher contains a plate. The microwave houses a condiment bottle and a salmon. On one of the kitchen tables, there is a cupcake. The fridge is stocked with a salmon, an apple, a bottle of wine, and a cupcake. 
The living room features a coffee table and a sofa. On the coffee table, there is a book, a remote control, and a dish bowl. The sofa has a book and a water glass on it. 
The bathroom is fitted with a cabinet, which is currently empty. 
Actions taken by Thomas: Thomas is situated in the living room. He proceeds to the kitchen, makes his way to the fifth cabinet, opens it, and subsequently closes it. He then strides towards the microwave, opens it, and shuts it. Following this, he opens the first kitchen cabinet, closes it, and does the same with the third kitchen cabinet. 
Question: If Thomas has been trying to get a plate, which one of the following statements is more likely to be true? (a) Thomas thinks that the plate is not inside the dishwasher. (b) Thomas thinks that the plate is inside the dishwasher. Please respond with either a or b.