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:
- 80% of the team consists of spinners.
- The opening batsmen were spinners.
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:
52 comments Page 4 of 6.
Gautam said:
1 decade ago
Very simple. It says that 80% run scored by the spinners so it might be possible that only 2 or 3 or any no.of spinners out of 11 (who are spinners) have scored it.
Pooja said:
1 decade ago
Thanks mayur.
Very nice explaination.
Very nice explaination.
R@j said:
1 decade ago
Good explanation by mayur.
Ambuj said:
2 decades ago
Correct ans is (d). Because there is nothing in the statement which conclude that 2 men or 2 women danced with same number of men or women. It may possible that every man danced with single single woman.
Rachna said:
2 decades ago
I am confused with statment, how could be understand it?
Anitha said:
2 decades ago
5 men and 5 women meet and men dance with women. which of the following is true?
A. there are two men who have danced with the same no of women
B. there are two women who have danced with the same no of men
a) Both A and B
b) A only
c) B only
d) Neither A nor B
A. there are two men who have danced with the same no of women
B. there are two women who have danced with the same no of men
a) Both A and B
b) A only
c) B only
d) Neither A nor B
Nihar said:
1 decade ago
80% run collect spinners so either one follow.
Dipal said:
9 years ago
I think right answer should be A.
Swati lone said:
9 years ago
I can't understand it. Please explain.
Deepak gupta said:
9 years ago
I can't understand. Please help me to get it.
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