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In these questions, the relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by two conclusions. Study the conclusions based on the given statements and select the appropriate answer:


Statements: Z = X < Y > O ≤ W, P ≥ Q = R < S > W
Conclusions:
I. X > R
II. Z ≤ Q

Options

A

If only conclusion I is true

B

If only conclusion II is true

C

If either conclusion I or II is true

D

If both conclusions I and II are true

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Correct Answer :

Option C

If either conclusion I or II is true

If either conclusion I or II is true

Solution :

The correct option is: If either conclusion I or II is true

To determine the relationship between the conclusions and the statements, let us analyze the given information step-by-step.

1. Analyze the given statements:
Statement 1: Z=X<Y>OW
Statement 2: PQ=R<S>W

From these statements, we can establish the following direct equalities:
Z=X
R=Q

2. Rewrite the conclusions using these equalities:
Since X=Z and R=Q, we can substitute these values into the conclusions to express them in terms of the same two variables (Z and Q):
Conclusion I: X>R becomes Z>Q.
Conclusion II: ZQ remains the same.

3. Analyze the relationship between Z and Q:
Let us trace the path connecting Z and Q using the common element W from both statements:
Z=X<Y>OW<S>R=Q

As we trace from Z to Q, the inequality signs change directions (we have < followed by >, and later < followed by >). Because the comparison symbols are in opposite directions, no definite mathematical relationship can be established between Z and Q.

Consequently, the actual relationship between Z and Q must be one of three possibilities:
1. Z>Q
2. Z<Q
3. Z=Q

4. Evaluate the complementary nature of the conclusions:
- Conclusion I states: Z>Q
- Conclusion II states: ZQ (which means Z<Q or Z=Q)

Together, these two conclusions cover all three possible outcomes (Z>Q, Z<Q, and Z=Q). Since one of these three relationships must mathematically hold true, either Conclusion I or Conclusion II must be correct.

Therefore, either conclusion I or II is true.

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