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:
All papers are books.
All books are papaya.
Conclusions:
I. All papers are papaya.
II. Some papayas are papers.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Both conclusions I and II follow.
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Conclusions: I. All papers are papaya: True (as a]All papers are books and All books are papaya so, All papers are definitely Papaya). II. Some papayas are papers: True (As all papers are books and All books are papaya so, Some papaya are definitely papers). Hence, Both conclusions I and II follow. |
