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:
All chains are taps.
All taps are plastic.
Conclusions:
I. Some plastics are taps.
II. Some plastics are chains.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1, i.e., both conclusions I and II follow.
Conclusions:
I. Some plastics are taps → Follows (Since all taps are plastic, this means some plastics (in fact, all taps) are taps.
II. Some plastics are chains → Follows (All chains are plastic, so chains are a subset of plastic. Therefore, some plastics (specifically, the chains) are chains.)All chains are plastic, so chains are a subset of plastic. Therefore, some plastics (specifically, the chains) are chains.