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 wallets are purses.
Some purses are bags.
All bags are suitcases.
Conclusions:
I. No wallet is a suitcase.
II. Some purses are suitcases.
III. All wallets being bags is a possibility
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Only conclusions II and III follow.
Conclusions:
I. No wallet is a suitcase. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)
II. Some purses are suitcases. - Follows (because Some purses are bags and All bags are suitcases. So, Some purses are suitcases too)
III. All wallets being bags is a possibility. - Follows (t can be possible. So, All wallets being bags is a possibility is true)