Direction: Two statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II, and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they do not confirm to real-world knowledge, decide which of the conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the statements.
Statements:
All knives are instruments.
Some cutters are knives.
Conclusions:
I. Some cutters are instruments.
II. All knives are cutters.
III. Some knives are not instruments.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusion I follows.
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Conclusions: I. Some cutters are instruments: True (All knives are instruments and some cutters are knives, hence some cutters are definitely instruments). II. All knives are cutters: False (This is possible but not definite). III. Some knives are not instruments: False (All knives are instruments). Hence, Only conclusion I follows. |
