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 of the conclusions logically follows(s) from the statements. Statements : a. Some men are players. b. All players are athletes. Conclusions : i. No athlete is a man. ii. All men are athletes. iii. Some athletes are men.

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 of the conclusions logically follows(s) from the statements. Statements : a. Some men are players. b. All players are athletes. Conclusions : i. No athlete is a man. ii. All men are athletes. iii. Some athletes are men. Correct Answer Only conclusion III follows.

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Conclusion I → False as all players are athletes and some players are men. (some men are players = some players are men)

Conclusion II → False as it is possible but not definite.

Conclusion III → True (some men are players and all players are athletes)

Hence, the correct answer is ‘only conclusion III follows’.

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