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:
Some autos are cycles.
All cycles are trucks.
Conclusions:
I. Some trucks are autos.
II. Some trucks are cycles.
III. Some cycles are autos.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. All conclusions follow
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Following venn diagram can be drawn with the help of given statements:
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Conclusions: I. Some trucks are autos: True (As Some autos are cycles and All cycles are trucks so, the part of truck that is cycle is also auto). II. Some trucks are cycles: True (As All cycles are trucks so, Some trucks are definitely cycles.) III. Some cycles are autos: True (As Some autos are cycles so, some cycles are definitely autos.) Hence, All conclusions follow. |
