Question 37
MediumOriginal questionAssume the statements are true.
Statements: Some lemons are limes. Some limes are oranges. Some oranges are melons.
Conclusions:
I. Some lemons are oranges.
II. Some limes are melons.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Each 'Some' only says two circles touch somewhere. Two 'Some' statements in a row never give a definite link.
Lemons and oranges are joined only through two Some statements, so I is not definite. Limes and melons likewise, so II is not definite.
I and II are about different pairs, so they cannot be an either-or pair.
Neither I nor II follows.
- Concept
- A chain of Some statements gives nothing
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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