Statement: All scientists are fair. All fair people are strong. Conclusions: (I) All scientists are strong. (II) Some strong people are fair.
Correct answer: D. Both conclusion I and II correct
- A. Only conclusion I is correct
- B. Only conclusion II ls correct
- C. Either conclusion I or II ls correct
- D. Both conclusion I and II correct
Explanation
If all fair people are strong, then all scientists must also be strong because all scientists are fair. As all fair people are strong, then a portion of strong people are fair.
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