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:
Some gifts are presents.
Some presents are boxes.
All presents are tables.
Conclusions:
I. Some gifts are tables.
II. Some tables are boxes.
III. All gifts are boxes.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only I and II follow.
Conclusions:
I. Some gifts are tables. - Follows (because Some gifts are presents and All presents are tables.)
II. Some tables are boxes. - Follows (because Some presents are boxes and All presents are tables.)
III. All gifts are boxes. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)