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 knifes are axes.
All axes are swords.
All saws are swords.
Conclusions:
I. All swords are knifes.
II. Some axes are saws.
III. No axe is saw.
A.Either conclusion II or III follows.✓ Correct
B.Only conclusions I and II follow.
C.All the conclusions follow.
D.Only conclusion I follows.
Explanation
From the statements, conclusions I and II cannot be definitively established. However, conclusions II and III are complementary (either some axes are saws, or no axe is a saw must be true), so either II or III follows.
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