Two statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they do not conform to real-world knowledge, decide which of the conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the statements. Statements: All knives are instruments. Some cutters are knives. Conclusions: I. Some cutters are instruments. II. All knives are cutters. III. Some knives are not instruments.

Two statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they do not conform to real-world knowledge, decide which of the conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the statements. Statements: All knives are instruments. Some cutters are knives. Conclusions: I. Some cutters are instruments. II. All knives are cutters. III. Some knives are not instruments. Correct Answer Only conclusion I follows

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I. Some cutters are instruments → True.

II. All knives are cutters → False (It is possible but not definite)

III. Some knives are not instruments → False.

Hence, only conclusion I follows.

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