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 conclusion logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some octopuses are fish. Some fish are frogs. Conclusions: I. Some frogs are fish. II. Some fish are octopuses.
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 conclusion logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some octopuses are fish. Some fish are frogs. Conclusions: I. Some frogs are fish. II. Some fish are octopuses. Correct Answer Both conclusions follow
The possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as below,
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Conclusions:
1. Some frogs are fish → True (It is clear from the given statements that some fish are frogs that means some frogs will also be fish).
2. Some fish are octopuses → True (It is clear from the given statements that some octopuses are fish that means some fish will also be octopuses).
Thus, Both the Conclusions follow.
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Statement |
Conclusion (100% true) |
Incorrect (100% false) |
Can't Say |
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Some A are B |
Some B are A |
No A is B. No B is A. |
Some A are not B. All B are A. Some B are not A. All A are B. |