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:
All plots are flats.
All flats are hotels.
Some hotels are restaurants.
Conclusions:
I. Some restaurants are flats.
II. Some hotels are plots.
III. No plot is a restaurant.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. Some restaurants are flats → False (It is possible but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
II. Some hotels are plots → True (As all plots are flats, all flats are hotels, so, some hotels are plots is also true.)
III. No plot is a restaurant → False (It is possible but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
Hence, Only conclusion II follows.