Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 rats are cats.
All cats are tigers.
Conclusions:
I. Some tigers are rats.
II. All rats are tigers.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1, i.e., both conclusions I and II follow.
Conclusions:
I. Some tigers are rats → Follows (All rats are cats that are all tigers, so, so definitely, some tiger is a rat.)
II. All rats are tigers → Follows (All rats are cats that are all tigers, definitely, all tigers a rats.)