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 scanners are printers.
Some scanners are copiers.
Conclusions:
I. Some printers are copiers.
II. No copier is a printer.
III. Some printers are scanners.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusions I and III follow.
Conclusions:
I. Some printers are copiers - Follows - As all scanners are printers and some scanners are copiers. So, definitely some printers are copiers.
II. No copier is a printer - Does not follow - As no direct relation is given between printers and copiers so it does not follow
III. Some printers are scanners - Follows - As all scanners are printers. So, definitely some printers are scanners.