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) All nails are pins. 2) All hammers are pins. Conclusion: I. No nail is a pin. II. Some pins are nails.

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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) All nails are pins.

2) All hammers are pins.

Conclusion:

I. No nail is a pin.

II. Some pins are nails.

ANeither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.

BOnly conclusion II follows.

COnly conclusion I follows.

DBoth conclusions follow.

Answer:

B. Only conclusion II follows.

Read Explanation:

The least possible Venn diagram is,

Conclusion I: No nail is a pin → False (This is definitely false)

Conclusion II: Some pins are nails → True (This is definitely true)

Hence, “only conclusion II” follows.

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