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For the questions below, assume the statements provided are true and determine which of the conclusions logically follow. Mark your answer accordingly.

Statement:
P > S ≥ Z, M ≤ N < Z, N = W
Conclusions:
I. S > M
II. W ≤ P

Options

A

Only conclusion I holds true

B

Both conclusions I and II hold true

C

Only conclusion II holds true

D

Either conclusion I or conclusion II holds true

E

Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II holds true

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Correct Answer :

Option A

Only conclusion I holds true

Solution :

The correct option is Only conclusion I holds true.


Step-by-step Explanation:


Let us analyze the given inequality statements:

P>SZ

MN<Z

N=W


By combining these statements, we can establish the full relationship chain between all variables:

P>SZ>N=WM


Now, let us evaluate each conclusion one by one based on the combined chain:


Conclusion I: S > M

From our relationship chain, we have:

SZ>NM

Since there is a strict inequality sign (>) between Z and N, the overall relationship between S and M is strictly greater than:

S>M

Therefore, Conclusion I logically follows.


Conclusion II: W ≤ P

From our relationship chain, we have:

P>SZ>N=W

Tracing from P to W, all inequality signs point in the same direction, showing that P is strictly greater than W:

P>W (or W<P)

Conclusion II states that WP, which includes the possibility of equality (W=P). However, we know strictly that W cannot be equal to P. Hence, WP does not strictly hold true.

Therefore, Conclusion II does not follow.


Hence, only conclusion I holds true.

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