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 inks are pens.
All pens are rubbers.
No rubber is a sharpener.
Conclusions:
(I) No ink is a sharpener.
(II) Some rubbers are inks.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Conclusions:
(I) No ink is a sharpener. - Follows (because all inks are pens, all pens are rubbers and no rubber is a sharpener. So, no ink is a sharpener too)
(II) Some rubbers are inks. - Follows (because all inks are pens and all pens are rubbers. So, some rubbers are inks too)