Statements : Some swords are sharp. All swords are rusty.
Conclusions :
I. Some rusty things are sharp.
II. Some rusty things are not sharp.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E. Both I and II follow
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Since one premise is particular, the conclusion must be particular and should not contain the middle term. So, I follows. Since both the premises are affirmative, the conclusion cannot be negative. Thus, II does not follow.Related Questions on Logical Deduction
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D. Neither I nor II follows
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E. Both I and II follow
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E. Both I and II follow
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E. Both I and II follow
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