In this question, three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follows/follow from the statements.
Statements:
All boxes are squares.
All squares are rectangles.
All rectangles are figures.
Conclusions:
I. All boxes are figures.
II. All squares are figures.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Both conclusions I and II follow.
Conclusions:
I. All boxes are figures. - Follows (because All boxes are squares, All squares are rectangles and All rectangles are figures. So, All boxes are figures too)
II. All squares are figures. - Follows (because All squares are rectangles and All rectangles are figures. So, All squares are figures too)