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 books are racks.
All tables are books.
Conclusions:
(I) At least some racks are tables.
(II) All racks are books.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusion (I) follows.
Conclusions:
(I) At least some racks are tables. - Follows (because all tables are books and all books are racks. So, some racks are tables too)
(II) All racks are books. - Does not follow (because all tables are books and all books are racks. So, all racks cannot be books)