Logical Reasoning - Logical Problems - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Logical Problems - Type 1 (Q.No. 3)
Directions to Solve
Each problem consists of three statements. Based on the first two statements, the third statement may be true, false, or uncertain.
3.
All the trees in the park are flowering trees.
Some of the trees in the park are dogwoods.
All dogwoods in the park are flowering trees.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Some of the trees in the park are dogwoods.
All dogwoods in the park are flowering trees.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Answer: Option
Explanation:
All of the trees in the park are flowering trees, So all dogwoods in the park are flowering trees.
Discussion:
43 comments Page 3 of 5.
Trishul said:
9 years ago
What about those dogwoods that are in the park but are not trees so can't be flowering trees? Why are you ignoring them? Why do they get no love?
Mounika said:
9 years ago
They did not mentioned that all trees in the park are dog wood trees.
Rajesham said:
10 years ago
These are very nice questions which enhance our understanding and thinking levels. Thank you for providing this site.
Navatha said:
1 decade ago
@Sundar.
Its very logical question which really sharps our mind and thinking levels will increase high. Thank you for clarifying the problems.
Its very logical question which really sharps our mind and thinking levels will increase high. Thank you for clarifying the problems.
Pavi said:
1 decade ago
What you mean dogwood tree?
Neha said:
1 decade ago
I agree with @Victoria as it can be possible that some dogwood are flowering trees and not all.
Prudhvi said:
1 decade ago
Answer is based on first sentence because it says that all the trees are flowering trees.
Amrutha said:
1 decade ago
Can anyone explain through Venn diagrams please?
Somak said:
1 decade ago
Dogwood is not distributed in the premises. How come it is distributed in the conclusion?
Rohit said:
1 decade ago
2nd sentence is not used in generating a conclusion.
As per rules of syllogism, if one statement is particular, answer has to be particular only.
As per rules of syllogism, if one statement is particular, answer has to be particular only.
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