Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
No potatoes is sweet.
All potatoes are avocadoes.
Some potatoes are dragon fruits.
Conclusions:
I. Some avocadoes are not sweets.
II. Some dragon fruits are not sweets.
III. Some avocadoes are sweets.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both conclusions I and II follow.
Conclusions:
I. Some avocadoes are not sweets. - Follows (because No potatoes is sweet and All potatoes are avocadoes. So, Some avocadoes are not sweets too)
II. Some dragon fruits are not sweets. - Follows (because No potatoes is sweet and Some potatoes are dragon fruits. So, Some dragon fruits are not sweets too)
III. Some avocadoes are sweets. - Does not follow (because there is no direct relation between them)