Read the given statements 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 statements.
Statements:
Some species are fish.
All fish are frogs.
No frog is not a turtle.
Conclusions:
I. Some frogs are fish.
II. Some species are frogs.
III. Some fish are turtles.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1, i.e., Only conclusions I and II follow.
Conclusions:
I. Some frogs are fish → Follows (All fish are frogs, so definitely some frogs are fish.)
II. Some species are frogs → Follows (Some species are fish, and all fish are frogs, so some parts of species that are in fish are frogs)
III. Some fish are turtles → Does not follow (All fish are frogs and no frogs are turtles. So, no fish are turtles.)