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. Some cars are rockets.
2. All rockets are engines.
Conclusions:
I. Some engines are rockets.
II. Some engines are cars.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e Both conclusions I and II follow.
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The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions: I. Some engines are rockets → True (All rockets are part of engines, so some engines are definitely rockets). II. Some engines are cars → True (Some rockets are cars and all rockets are engines, so some engines are cars is true). Hence, Both Conclusion I and II follows. |
