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 conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
1. All bottles are jugs.
2. Some jugs are glasses.
Conclusions:
I. Some jugs are bottles.
II. Some glasses are jugs.
III. All glasses are bottles.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e Only conclusions I and II follow.
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The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions: I. Some jugs are bottles: True (As All bottle are part of jug, so some jugs are bottles is also true). II. Some glasses are jugs: True (As, Some jugs are glasses is already given). III. All glasses are bottles: False (This is possible but not definite). Hence, Only conclusions I and II follow. |
