Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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: Some Pans are Bottles. All Bottles are Mugs. Conclusions: I. All Mugs are Bottles. II. Some Mugs are Pans.

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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: Some Pans are Bottles. All Bottles are Mugs. Conclusions: I. All Mugs are Bottles. II. Some Mugs are Pans. Correct Answer Only conclusion II follows

Statements:

Some Pans are Bottles.

All Bottles are Mugs.

The least possible diagram for the given statements is as follows

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Conclusions:

I. All Mugs are Bottles → False (It is possible but not definite)

II. Some Mugs are Pans → True (because some pans are bottles and all bottles are mugs so some mugs are also pans)

Hence, “Only conclusion II follows”.

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