Question
Download Solution PDFThree 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 dogs are animals.
Some animals are pet.
All pets are white.
Conclusions:
I. Some dogs are white.
II. Some animals are white.
III. Some animals are dogs.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as shown below :
Conclusions:
I. Some dogs are white → Does not follow (As some dogs are animals, some animals are pet and all pets are white. So, it is possible but not definitely true)
II. Some animals are white → Follow (As some animals are pet and all pets are white. So, it is definitely true)
III. Some animals are dogs → Follow (As some dogs are animals. So, it is definitely true)
∴ Here, Only conclusions II and III follow.
Hence, the correct answer is "Only conclusions II and III follow".
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