Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III.
Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All cameras are bells.
Some bells are computers.
Some computers are printers.
Conclusions:
I. Some cameras are bells.
II. All bells are computers.
III. Some bells are printers.
- AOnly conclusion III follows
- BOnly conclusion I follows
- COnly conclusion II follows
- DAll of the conclusions follow
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's analyze the conclusions based on the given statements:
Conclusion I: "Some cameras are bells." Since "All cameras are bells" is true, it naturally implies that "Some cameras are bells" must also be true. Therefore, conclusion I follows.
Conclusion II: "All bells are computers." The statement says "Some bells are computers," so we cannot definitively conclude that all bells are computers. Therefore, conclusion II does not follow.
Conclusion III: "Some bells are printers." The statements state that "Some bells are computers" and "Some computers are printers," but there is no direct relationship established between bells and printers. Thus, conclusion III does not definitely follow.
Hence, only conclusion I follows.
Conclusion I: "Some cameras are bells." Since "All cameras are bells" is true, it naturally implies that "Some cameras are bells" must also be true. Therefore, conclusion I follows.
Conclusion II: "All bells are computers." The statement says "Some bells are computers," so we cannot definitively conclude that all bells are computers. Therefore, conclusion II does not follow.
Conclusion III: "Some bells are printers." The statements state that "Some bells are computers" and "Some computers are printers," but there is no direct relationship established between bells and printers. Thus, conclusion III does not definitely follow.
Hence, only conclusion I follows.