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 sweets are chocolates.
All chocolates are cookies.
Some cookies are healthy.
Conclusions:
I. Some sweets are cookies.
II. Some cookies are chocolates.
III. Some chocolates are sweets.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. All conclusions follow.
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Conclusions:
I. Some sweets are cookies → True (As Some sweets are chocolates and All chocolates are cookies so, Some sweets are cookies is true)
II. Some cookies are chocolates → True (As All chocolates are cookies so, Some cookies are chocolates is true)
III. Some chocolates are sweets → True (As Some sweets are chocolates so, Some chocolates are sweets is true)
Hence, the correct answer is all conclusions follow.