Read the given statement and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information in the statement is true, even if they appear to be in variance with commonly known facts, select which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement beyond reasonable doubt. Statement : Data shows that post graduates earn 20% more than graduates. Conclusions :  I. If all graduates become post graduates, then average starting salaries for all will increase by 20%. II. If fees for post graduation match with graduation fees everybody will become post graduates.

Read the given statement and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information in the statement is true, even if they appear to be in variance with commonly known facts, select which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement beyond reasonable doubt. Statement : Data shows that post graduates earn 20% more than graduates. Conclusions :  I. If all graduates become post graduates, then average starting salaries for all will increase by 20%. II. If fees for post graduation match with graduation fees everybody will become post graduates. Correct Answer None of the Conclusions follows.

Conclusions:

I. If all graduates become postgraduates, then average starting salaries for all will increase by 20%.

The statement states that according to data postgraduates earn 20 % more than graduates. But there is nowhere mentioned in that statement that if all graduates become postgraduates, the average starting salary of all will increase by 20%.

Therefore, conclusion I do not follow.

II. If fees for post-graduation match with graduation fees everybody will become postgraduates.

The statement has no data regarding the comparison of fees of the post-graduation and the graduation.

Therefore, conclusion II do not follow.

Hence, the correct answer is "None of the Conclusions follows".

Important Points

If definitive words like all, always, at least, only, exactly, and so on are used, then such words make the conclusion invalid.

Related Questions

Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions. For a recruitment process in an ACCOUNTING organization, the candidates need to possess the following qualifications criteria: i) He/she must be a graduate in commerce with at least 60% marks. ii) He/she must be at least 24 years of age and not more than 40 years as of 1-7-2016. iii) He/she must have post-qualification work experience of at least 2 years. iv) He/she should have secured 55% marks in the selection process. However, if the candidate fulfills the above-mentioned criteria except: (A) at (i), and if the candidate is not a graduate in commerce but has a post-graduation degree in finance with a minimum of 60% marks, he/she should be referred to the Finance Manager of the organization. (B) at (iii), and if the candidate fulfills all the eligibility criteria of post-qualification work experience but has secured 75% marks in the selection process, he/she may be referred to the Trainee Accountant. Based on the above information, study carefully whether the following candidates are eligible for the recruitment process and mark your answer as follows. You are not to assume anything other than the information provided in each question. All the cases are given to you as of 1-7-2016. Snehlata’s date of birth is 6.2.1990. She has done her graduation and post-graduation in Commerce and secured 61% and 63% marks respectively. She has post-qualification work experience as a Senior Accountant of 3.5 years. She has secured 58.5% marks in the selection process.