Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s).
Statements:
Some ceilings are beds.
No bed is an apple.
All dogs are beds.
Conclusions:
I. Some ceilings being dogs is a possibility.
II. No dog is an apple.
III. All beds are dogs.
IV. No ceiling is an apple.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only Conclusions I and II follow.
Conclusions:
I. Some ceilings being dogs is a possibility - Follows (As some ceilings are beds, no bed is an apple and all dogs are beds)
II. No dog is an apple - Follows (As No bed is an apple and all dogs are beds)
III. All beds are dogs - Does not follow (As No bed is an apple and all dogs are beds)
IV. No ceiling is an apple - Does not follow. (As some ceilings are beds, no bed is an apple)