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:
All tanks are plates.
All cots are plates.
Some oats are cots.
Conclusions:
I. Some tanks are cots.
II. Some plates are tanks.
III. Some plates are oats.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both conclusions II and III follow.
Conclusions:
I. Some tanks are cots. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)
II. Some plates are tanks. - Follows (because All tanks are plates. So, Some plates are tanks too)
III. Some plates are oats. - Follows (because All oats are plates. So, Some plates are oats too)