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 bench is chair.
All sofas are benches.
All tables are sofas.
Conclusions:
I. No table is a chair.
II. Some sofas are chairs.
III. All tables are benches.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Only conclusions I and III follow.
Conclusions:
I. No table is a chair: Follows (All tables are sofas, all sofas are benches and no bench is chair so, no table is chair)
II. Some sofas are chairs: Doesn't follow (All sofas are benches and no bench is chair so, no sofa is chair)
III. All tables are benches: Follows (All tables are sofas, and all sofas are benches so, all tables are benches)