Question

all stones are pearls. some pearls are shells. some shells are boxes. no box is container. conclusions a. some stones are shells b. no pearls is container c. no shell is container d. some pearls are container which conclusion follows

Answer 1

Facts

1) All stones are pearls. Meaning no matter the type, they are pearls.

2) Some pearls are shells - not all pearls are shells.

3) Some shells are boxes - not all shells are boxes and some pearls which are shells are boxes.

4) No box is a container - no shell is a container.

Conclusions :

The conclusion that follows is : no shell is a container.

Answer 2

Facts

1) All stones are pearls. Meaning no matter the type, they are pearls.

2) Some pearls are shells - not all pearls are shells.

3) Some shells are boxes - not all shells are boxes and some pearls which are shells are boxes.

4) No box is a container - no shell is a container.

Conclusions :

The conclusion that follows is : no shell is a container.