Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the statements. Statements: All bricks are walls Some walls are cements Conclusions: I. Some bricks are Cements II. Some cements are walls is a possibility III. No Bricks are Cements

Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the statements. Statements: All bricks are walls Some walls are cements Conclusions: I. Some bricks are Cements II. Some cements are walls is a possibility III. No Bricks are Cements Correct Answer Either conclusion I or III follows

The least possible Venn diagram is as follows :

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Conclusions:

I. Some bricks are Cements - False (It is possible but not definite)

II. Some cements are walls is a possibility - False (As it is already true, so the possibility is false)

III. No Bricks are Cements - False (It is possible but not definite)

Conclusion I and III are complementary pairs so either - or case will be applied

Hence, either conclusion I or III follows.

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