What's inside the apartment: The apartment consists of a bedroom, kitchen, living room, and bathroom. 
In the bedroom, there is a coffee table. 
The kitchen is equipped with a stove, kitchen table, microwave, and fridge. Inside the stove, there is a salmon, while a plate is in the microwave. The fridge contains a cupcake and three plates. 
The living room features a coffee table, cabinet, sofa, and desk. A water glass is placed on the coffee table. The cabinet houses a bottle of wine, two condiment bottles, four water glasses, a remote control, four apples, two books, and a wine glass. 
The bathroom is furnished with a bathroom cabinet, which is currently empty. 
Actions taken by Michael: Michael is situated in the living room. He proceeds towards the bathroom, approaches the bathroom cabinet, opens it, and subsequently closes it. He then makes his way to the kitchen, heads towards the refrigerator, opens it, and then shuts it. Finally, he is preparing to open the stove. 
Question: If Michael has been trying to get an apple, which one of the following statements is more likely to be true? (a) Michael thinks that the apple is inside the stove. (b) Michael thinks that the apple is not inside the stove. Please respond with either a or b.