Two Statements are given followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, III and IV. 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: 1) All pens are scales 2) Some Erasers are scales Conclusions: I. All pens are erasers II. All erasers are pens III. Some scales are erasers IV. All scales are pens
Two Statements are given followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, III and IV. 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: 1) All pens are scales 2) Some Erasers are scales Conclusions: I. All pens are erasers II. All erasers are pens III. Some scales are erasers IV. All scales are pens Correct Answer Only conclusion III follows
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Conclusions:
I. All pens are erasers → False (All pens are scales, Some Erasers are scales)
II. All erasers are pens → False (All pens are scales)
III. Some scales are erasers → True (All pens are scales, Some Erasers are scales)
IV. All scales are pens→ False (All pens are scales)
Hence the correct answer is Only conclusion III follows