Three statements are followed by conclusions numbered I, II. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statement.
Statements:
All paints are houses.
All houses are wood.
Some streets are wood.
Conclusion (I): Some streets are houses.
Conclusion (II): All paints are wood.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only conclusion (II) follows.
Conclusion:
I. Some streets are houses - Does not follow. ( All houses are wood and some wood is street. So, some streets are house is possible but not definitely followed.)
II. All paints are wood. - Follows. ( All paints are houses and all houses are wood. So, All paints are wood is definitely follows.)
Hence, the correct answer is Only conclusion (II) follows.