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Discussion Forum : Syllogism - Syllogism 3 (Q.No. 7)
Syllogism
Directions to Solve
In each of the following questions there are three statements. Which are followed by three or four conclusions. Choose the conclusions which logically follow from the given statements.
7.

Statements: All the books are papers. Some papers are journals. Some journals are calendars.

Conclusions:

  1. Some journals are books.
  2. Some calendars are papers.
  3. Some books are journals.
  4. Some books are calendars.

Only (1)
Only (2)
Only (3)
Only (4)
None of the four
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Discussion:
14 comments Page 2 of 2.
Induja said:   8 years ago
How option E? explain.
Bhavya said:   7 years ago
@Pravesh.

Some books may or may not involve journals both are the possibilities that's why the correct answer is E.
(1)
Apoorva said:   5 years ago
The 2nd figure clearly shows that the 2nd option can also be possible.

Then how it is option E? Please tell me.
(1)
Karthick said:   4 years ago
No, Option E is wrong, only 1 and 3 follows.
(4)
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