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 follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All utensils are spoons. All bowls are spoons. Conclusions: I. No utensil is a bowl. I. Some utensils are bowls. III. No spoon is a utensil.

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 follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All utensils are spoons. All bowls are spoons. Conclusions: I. No utensil is a bowl. I. Some utensils are bowls. III. No spoon is a utensil. Correct Answer Either conclusion I or II follows

Statement I: All utensils are spoons

Statement II: All bowls are spoons

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Conclusion I: No utensil is a bowl → False (It is possible but not definite)

Conclusion II: Some utensils are bowls → False (It is possible but not definite)

Conclusion III: No spoon is a utensil → False.

Here, Conclusion I and II makes complementary pairs.

Hence, “Either conclusion I or II follows” is the correct answer.

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