Two 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.
Comments
All rulers are machines.
Some machines are costly items.
Conclusions
I. Some rulers are costly items.
II. Some costly items are machines.
III. All costly items are machines.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
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I. Some rulers are costly items - False (This is possible but not definite, as no direct relationship between the two is given). II. Some costly items are machines - True (As Some machines are costly items is given). III. All costly items are machines - False (This is possible but not definite). Hence, Only conclusion II follows. |