Logical Reasoning - Statement and Conclusion - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Statement and Conclusion - Section 1 (Q.No. 1)
Directions to Solve

In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

Give answer:

  • (A) If only conclusion I follows
  • (B) If only conclusion II follows
  • (C) If either I or II follows
  • (D) If neither I nor II follows and
  • (E) If both I and II follow.


1.

Statements: In a one day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners.

Conclusions:

  1. 80% of the team consists of spinners.
  2. The opening batsmen were spinners.
Only conclusion I follows
Only conclusion II follows
Either I or II follows
Neither I nor II follows
Both I and II follow
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the statement, 80% of the total runs were made by spinners. So, I does not follow. Nothing about the opening batsmen is mentioned in the statement. So, II also does not follow.
Discussion:
50 comments Page 3 of 5.

Prasad said:   1 decade ago
I am unable understand the instruction given above to solve the question.
(1)

Mani said:   1 decade ago
If 2 statements is wrong then we should give the answer none of this.

Sandesh Khanal said:   2 years ago
I am not getting the answer can you please explain me clearly?
(5)

Sudhansu patra said:   7 years ago
Hi, I am not getting the answer. Please anyone explain me.
(1)

Rachna said:   1 decade ago
I am confused with statment, how could be understand it?

Varsha said:   1 decade ago
I m not getting the concept of doing these questions.
(1)

Varsha said:   8 years ago
I am not getting the answer! Please explain me.

Nihar said:   9 years ago
80% run collect spinners so either one follow.

Thirumal said:   9 years ago
I am confused. Please explain in an easy way.

Deepak gupta said:   8 years ago
I can't understand. Please help me to get it.


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