Question

Statements
1. Some A are not B
2. Some B are not C.
Conclusions
1. Some A are B.
2. Some Bare C.

a) if conclusion 1 follows
b) if conclusion 2 follows
c) if either 1 or 2 follows
d) if neither 1 nor 2 follows
e) if both 1 and 2 follows​

Answer 1

Question:-

Statements:

1. Some A are not B

2. Some B are not C.

Conclusions

1. Some A are B.

2. Some Bare C.

Options:

a) if conclusion 1 follows

b) if conclusion 2 follows

c) if either 1 or 2 follows

d) if neither 1 nor 2 follows

e) if both 1 and 2 follows

Chapter:-

Syllogism IQ / Mental Ability

Answer:-

Refer to the Venn diagram

A:- A is the first, biggest circle. The blue part of A is not B (statement). The part of A except the blue colour is B (conclusion).

B:- B is the second circle. The green part of B is not C (statement). The part of B except the green colour is C (conclusion).

Therefore conclusion 1 and conclusion 2 both follow.

Ans. e) if both A and B follows

Extra conclusions:-

• All C are B
• All B are A
• All C are A
• All A are not C
• Some A are C