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Syllogisms · Question 38 of 68

Question 38

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Assume the statements are true.

Statements: All pearls are gems. All gems are stones. Some stones are rocks.

Conclusions:

I. Some rocks are pearls.

II. Some stones are pearls.

Options for question 38

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Explanation

  1. Pearls are gems and gems are stones, so every pearl is a stone. Since pearls exist, some stones are pearls: II follows.

  2. The stones that are rocks may all lie outside the pearl circle. I is not definite.

  3. Only II follows.

Concept
All + All, then converting to Some
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