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The statements below are followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.

Statements:

1) Some tables are sofas.

2) Some sofas are papers.

Conclusion:

I. Some sofas are tables.

II. Some papers are sofas.

AOnly conclusion I follows

BOnly conclusion II follows

CBoth conclusions follow

DNeither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

Answer:

C. Both conclusions follow

Read Explanation:

The least possible Venn diagram is,

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Conclusion I: Some sofas are tables → True (This is definitely true)

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Conclusion II: Some papers are sofas → True (This is definitely true)

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Hence, “both conclusions” follow.


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Statements:

Some Nails are Hammer.

Some Screws are Pliers.

All Hammer are Pliers.

Conclusions:


I. Some Nails are Pliers.

II. Some Screws are Hammer.

III. Some Nails are Screws.

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