Question

Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. 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:

I. All covers are red.

II. All red are magazines.

III. Some magazines are books.

Conclusions:

I. Some books are red.

II. Some magazines are covers.

III. No cover is book.

• A. Both conclusions I and II follow
• B. Only conclusion I follows
• C. Only conclusion II follows
• D. Both conclusions II and III follow

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Only conclusion II follows