Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of…
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Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All mangoes are oranges.
No banana is orange.
Conclusions:
I. No mango is a banana.
II. At least some oranges are mangoes.
Statements:
All mangoes are oranges.
No banana is orange.
Conclusions:
I. No mango is a banana.
II. At least some oranges are mangoes.
- Neither I nor II follows
- Only I follows
- Both I and II follow
- Only II follows
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Both I and II follow
All mangoes are inside oranges and no banana is an orange, so no mango can be a banana (I follows). All mangoes are oranges converts to some oranges are mangoes (II follows).
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