Directions: Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All wallets are bags
Some bags are envelopes
Conclusions:
I. Some wallets are envelopes
II. No wallet is an envelope
III. No bag is an envelope
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Either Conclusion I or II follows
Conclusions:
I. Some wallets are envelopes → Does not follow (It is possible but not definite.)
II. No wallet is an envelope → Does not follow (It is possible but not definite.)
III. No bag is an envelope → Does not follow (As some bags are envelopes already given in the statement.)
Here, Conclusions I and II form a complementary pair, so either Conclusion I or II follows.