Three 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: Some rabbits are ducks. Some ducks are dogs. No dog is a horse. Conclusions: I. No horse is a duck. II. No dog is a rabbit. III. Some ducks are rabbits.

Three 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: Some rabbits are ducks. Some ducks are dogs. No dog is a horse. Conclusions: I. No horse is a duck. II. No dog is a rabbit. III. Some ducks are rabbits. Correct Answer Only conclusion III follows

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Conclusions:

I. No horse is a duck. → False (it is possible but not definite)

II. No dog is a rabbit. → False (it is possible but not definite)

III. Some ducks are rabbits. → True (some rabbits are ducks)

Hence, only conclusion III follows.

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