Question 32

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 bottles are jugs.
All jugs are cups.

Conclusions:
I. All bottles are cups.
II. All cups are bottles.

Solution

Conclusion: I. All bottles are cups.

The given conclusion follows. Because it is clearly visible in the above-given Venn diagram.

Conclusion: II. All cups are bottles.

The given conclusion does not follow. We can only conclude that 'some cups are bottles.'.

Hence only the conclusion I follow.


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