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 laptops are computers.
2. Some tablets are laptops.
Conclusions:
I. All tablets are computers.
II. Some tablets are computers.
III. Some computers are laptops.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e Only conclusions II and III follow.
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The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
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Conclusions: I. All tablets are computers → False (This is possible but not definite). II. Some tablets are computers → True (Some tablets are laptop and all laptop are computer). III. Some computers are laptops → True (All laptop are part of computer). Hence, Only conclusions II and III follow. |
