Question

    Two 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 All cakes are candles. Some cakes are jokers. Conclusions: I. Some candles are jokers. II. No joker is a candle. III. Some candles are cakes.
    A Only conclusion I and III follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only conclusion II and III follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only conclusion II follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All conclusion I, II and III follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Some cakes are jokers (I)→ Conversion → Some jokers are cakes (I) + All cakes are candles (A) → Some jokers are candles (I) )→ Conversion → Some candles are jokers (I). Hence conclusion I follows but conclusion II does not follow. All cakes are candles (A)→ Conversion → Some candles are cakes (I). Hence conclusion III follows.

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