Two statements are given followed by conclusions. 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 stones are chairs.
Some chairs are dogs.
Conclusions:
1. All dogs are stones.
2. At least some dogs are chairs.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusion 2 follows.
The least possible venn diagram is:
Conclusions:
1. All dogs are stones. → Does not follow (As all stones are chairs and some chairs are dogs. So it is possible but not definite)
2. At least some dogs are chairs. → Follows (As some chairs are dogs. As some part of chairs is common with dogs, therefore it is true.)