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.
Statements:
All purses are rupees.
Some rupees are coins.
Conclusions:
I. Some purses are coins.
II. No purse is coin.
III. No rupee is coin.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Either conclusion I or II follows
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Following venn diagram can be drawn with the help of given statements:
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Conclusions: I. Some purses are coins: False (This is possible but not definite, as no direct relationship between the two is given). II. No purse is coin: False (This is possible but not definite, as no direct relationship between the two is given). III. No rupee is coin: False (As, Some rupees are coins is given). But I and II form a complementary pair. Hence, Either conclusion I or II follows. |
