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. Statement: I. All ships are water vessels. II. Some boats are ships. Conclusions: I. All boats are water vessels. II. All water vessels are ships.

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. Statement: I. All ships are water vessels. II. Some boats are ships. Conclusions: I. All boats are water vessels. II. All water vessels are ships. Correct Answer Neither conclusion I nor II follows

From the given statements we can draw the least possible Venn diagram for the given question and answer the conclusions according to the venn diagram:

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Conclusion 1: “All boats are water vessels”

It is possible but not definite”. Hence, conclusion “All boats are water vessels.” is false.

Conclusion 2: “All water vessels are ships”

It is possible but not definite”. Hence, conclusion “All water vessels are ships.” is false.

Hence, “Neither conclusion I nor II follows” is the correct answer.

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