Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements:Some gems are stones.Some gems are rocks.All rocks are diamonds. Conclusions:I. Some diamonds are rocks.II. Some stones are rocks.III. Some gems are diamonds.
- AOnly conclusion I follows
- BOnly conclusions I and III follow
- COnly conclusions I and II follow
- DOnly conclusions II and III follow
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's analyze each conclusion using logical deduction or Venn diagrams: Conclusion I: Some diamonds are rocks.Since "All rocks are diamonds", the region of rocks is completely inside diamonds. Therefore, the intersection of diamonds and rocks is non-empty. This conclusion follows.Conclusion II: Some stones are rocks.We know some gems are stones and some gems are rocks, but there is no direct or mandatory overlapping relationship established between stones and rocks. This conclusion does not necessarily follow.Conclusion III: Some gems are diamonds.We are given "Some gems are rocks" and "All rocks are diamonds". Because that specific intersecting portion of gems belongs to rocks, it must also be a part of diamonds. Thus, some gems are definitely diamonds. This conclusion follows.Therefore, only conclusions I and III follow.