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 cars are trucks.
2. Some buses are cars.
Conclusions:
I. All cars are buses.
II. Some buses are trucks.
III. All trucks are buses.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e Only conclusion II follows.
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The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is shown below:
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Conclusions: I. All cars are buses: False (This is possible but not definite). II. Some buses are trucks: True (All cars are trucks and some cars are buses) III. All trucks are buses: False (This is possible but not definite) Hence, Only Conclusion II follows. |
