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:
1) All clothes are black.
2) All shirts are clothes.
Conclusions:
I. All shirts are black.
II. Some clothes are black.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Both conclusions I and II follow.
Conclusions:
I. All shirts are black. - Follows (because All shirts are clothes and All clothes are black. So, All shirts are black too)
II. Some clothes are black. - Follows (because All clothes are black. So, Some clothes are black too)