The statements below are followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.
Statements:
1) All mustards are corns.
2) All corns are olives.
Conclusion:
I. All mustards are olives.
II. Some olives are mustards.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Both conclusions follow.
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Conclusions:
I. All mustards are olives: Ture (all mustards are corns and all corns are olives so, all mustards are olives is true).
II. Some olives are mustards: True (all mustards are corns and all corns are olives so, some olives are definitely mustards.)
Hence, the correct answer is Both conclusions follow.