In this question, three 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 conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the statements.
Statements:
No pen is a scale.
All scales are erasers.
All pens are calculators.
Conclusions:
I. Some erasers are calculators.
II. No pen is an eraser.
III. No scale is a calculator.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Neither conclusions I, II nor III follows.
Conclusions:
I. Some erasers are calculators - Does not follow (because there is no direct relation between erasers and calculators so it can be possible but not definite)
II. No pen is an eraser - Does not follow (because there is no direct relation between erasers and pen so it can be possible but not definite)
III. No scale is a calculator - Does not follow (because there is no direct relation between scale and calculator so it can be possible but not definite)