Two statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. 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 conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: 1. Some red are black. 2. Some black are yellow. Conclusions: I. Some red are yellow. II. No yellow is black. III. No red is yellow.
Two statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. 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 conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: 1. Some red are black. 2. Some black are yellow. Conclusions: I. Some red are yellow. II. No yellow is black. III. No red is yellow. Correct Answer Either conclusion I or III follows
Conclusion I: Some red are yellow. It’s possible but not definite, hence false.
Conclusion II: No yellow is black. It is not possible, hence false
Conclusion III: No red is yellow. It’s possible but not definite, hence false.
Conclusion I and II comes forms a complementary pair.
Hence, either conclusion I or III follows.