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 spades are knives.
All knives are apricots.
Conclusions:
I. Some knives are spades.
II. Some apricots are knives.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both conclusions I and II follow.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. Some knives are spades → True (As some spades are knives, so the reverse is also true i.e. some knives are spades.)
II. Some apricots are knives → True (As all knives are apricots, so some apricots are knives is also true.)