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For the following question, analyze the relationships between the elements as defined in the statements and determine which of the accompanying conclusions is logically valid.

Statements:
W < E = R < T, Q > W = S, A ≤ S ≤ C
Conclusions:
I: E ≥ A
II: R < A

Options

A

If only conclusion I is logically valid.

B

If only conclusion II is logically valid.

C

If neither conclusion I nor conclusion II is logically valid.

D

If both conclusion I and conclusion II are logically valid.

E

If either conclusion I or conclusion II is logically valid.

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Correct Answer :

Option C

If neither conclusion I nor conclusion II is logically valid.

Solution :

Correct Answer: If neither conclusion I nor conclusion II is logically valid.


Step-by-Step Explanation:


Step 1: Combine the given statements to understand the relationships between elements.

We are given the following statements:

1. W<E=R<T

2. Q>W=S

3. ASC


From statement (2) and (3), we know that W=S and AS. Combining these gives:

AS=W, which means AW (or WA).


Now, link A to E and R using statement (1) W<E=R<T:

AS=W<E=R


Step 2: Evaluate Conclusion I (E ≥ A)

From the combined inequality AW<E, we strictly get:

A<E (or E>A).

Conclusion I states that EA. Since the relationship is strictly greater than (E>A), E=A is not possible. Therefore, Conclusion I is not logically valid.


Step 3: Evaluate Conclusion II (R < A)

From the combined inequality AW<E=R, we strictly get:

A<R (or R>A).

Conclusion II states that R<A, which directly contradicts R>A. Therefore, Conclusion II is not logically valid.


Conclusion:

Since neither conclusion follows logically from the given statements, the correct option is "If neither conclusion I nor conclusion II is logically valid."

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