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:
1. All squares are rectangles.
2. All rectangles are polygons.
Conclusions:
I. Square is not a polygon.
II. Square is both rectangle and polygon.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e Only conclusion II follows.
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The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
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Conclusions: I. Square is not a polygon. From the basic diagram, every square is a polygon. Hence, the conclusion I do not follow. II. Square is both rectangle and polygon. From the basic diagram, every square is both a rectangle and a polygon. Hence, conclusion II follows. From the basic diagram, Only conclusions II follows. |
