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 from the statements.
Statements:
All cushions are quilts.
All pillows are quilts.
All quilts are beds.
Conclusions:
I. Some cushions are beds.
II. Some pillows are beds.
III. Some cushions are pillows.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusions I and II follow.
The least possible Venn Diagram is shown below:
Conclusions:
I. Some cushions are beds: Follows (as all cushions are quilts and all quilts are beds)
II. Some pillows are beds: Follows (as all pillows are quilts and all quilts are beds)
III. Some cushions are pillows: Dows not follow (It is possible but not definite)