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Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statement(s) is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the
statement(s).
Statements:
Some hats are caps.
No cap is a vest.

Conclusions:
(I) Some hats are vests.
(II) Some caps are hats.

Options

A

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

B

Only conclusion (II) follows.

C

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

D

Only conclusion (I) follows.

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Correct Answer :

Option B

Only conclusion (II) follows.

Solution :

Correct Answer: Only conclusion (II) follows.

Let us analyze the given logical statements and evaluate each conclusion step-by-step.

Given Statements:
1. Some hats are caps. (Particular Affirmative statement)
2. No cap is a vest. (Universal Negative statement)

Evaluating Conclusion (I): Some hats are vests.
From Statement 1, we know that there is an overlap between the set of 'hats' and 'caps'. From Statement 2, no 'cap' can be a 'vest'. However, the portion of 'hats' that are not 'caps' may or may not be 'vests'. Since we cannot definitively conclude that any hat is a vest based on the given information, Conclusion (I) does not logically follow.

Evaluating Conclusion (II): Some caps are hats.
Statement 1 states: "Some hats are caps."
In syllogisms, a statement of the form "Some A are B" can be directly converted to "Some B are A". Therefore, "Some hats are caps" immediately implies that "Some caps are hats". Thus, Conclusion (II) definitely follows.

Hence, only conclusion (II) follows.

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