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 to be 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 cups are mugs.
2.) All mugs are utensils.
Conclusions:
I. All cups are utensils.
II. Some utensils are cups.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both conclusions I and II follow.
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Conclusions: I. All cups are utensils: True (As all cup are part of mug and all mug are utensils, so this is true). II. Some utensils are cups: True (As all cup are part of mug and all mug are utensils, so some part of utensils is also cups). Hence, Both conclusions I and II follow. |
