In the following question, a statement is given followed by four inferences. You have to decide which of the given Inferences can definitely be drawn from the given statement. Indicate your answer. Statement: Most dresses in that shop are expensive. Inferences: I. Some dresses in that shop are expensive. II. There are cheap dresses also in that shop. III. Handloom dresses in that shop are cheap. IV. There are no cheap dresses available in that shop.
Correct answer: B. Only II follows
- A. Only I follows
- B. Only II follows
- C. Only III follows
- D. Only IV follows
- E. None follows
Explanation
According to given statement, most dresses are expensive so there are some cheap dresses also in that shop.
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