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Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seen to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
Some octopuses are fish.
Some fish are frogs.

Conclusions:
I. Some frogs are fish.
II. Some fish are octopuses.

AOnly conclusion I follows

BEither conclusion I or II follows.

COnly conclusion II follows

DBoth conclusions follow

Answer:

D. Both conclusions follow

Read Explanation:

I. Some frogs are fish. (it follows because Some fish are frogs.)

II. Some fish are octopuses. (it follows because Some octopuses are fish.)

So, both conclusions follow.


Related Questions:

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Statements:

I. All women are hardworking.

II. All intelligent are advocate.

III. Some intelligent are women.

Conclusions:

I. Some advocates are women.

II. Some hardworking are women.

III. Some women are advocate.

IV. Some hardworking are intelligent.

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