Question 43

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 scales are pencils.
Some pencils are erasers.

Conclusions:
I: Some scales are erasers.
II: Some pencils are scales.

Solution

Conclusion: I: Some scales are erasers.

There is not any direct relationship between 'scales' and 'erasers'. So the given conclusion does not follow.

Conclusion: II: Some pencils are scales.

The given conclusion follows as per the above given Venn diagram.

So only II follows.

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