Statements : Some books are pens. No pen is pencil.
Conclusions :
I. Some pens are books.
II. Some pencils are books.
III. Some books are not pencils.
IV. All pencils are books.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II and III follow
C. Only I and III follow
D. Only I and II follow
E. Only I and IV follow
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Since one premise is particular and the other negative, the conclusion must be particular negative and should not contain the middle term. Thus, III follows. I is the converse of the first premise and so it also holds.Related Questions on Logical Deduction
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