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, device which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
I. Some books are tables.
II. All tables are chairs.
Conclusions:
I. All books are chairs.
II. Some books are chairs.
III. Some tables are book.
IV. All chairs are book.
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:
Conclusions: 1. All books are chairs: False (This is possible but not definite). 2. Some books are chairs: True (Some book are table and All table are chair, so the part of table which is book is also chair). 3. Some tables are book: True (Some books are tables is already given). 4. All chairs are book: False (This is possible but not definite). Hence, Only conclusions II and III follows. |
