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Directions: Treat the statements below as true and identify the conclusion(s) that must follow.

Statements:

L ≤ M = N > O, H < I ≤ O

Conclusions:

I. L > I

II. M < H

III. N ≤ H

Options

A

Either conclusion I or II follows, along with conclusion III

B

Either conclusion II or III follows, along with conclusion I

C

Only conclusion II follows

D

No conclusion follows

E

Only conclusion I follows

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Correct Answer :

Option D

No conclusion follows

Solution :

The correct option is No conclusion follows.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

We are given the following two inequality statements:

LM=N>O

H<IO

To evaluate the conclusions, let's combine these statements into a single chain by connecting them through the common element, O:

Reversing the second statement gives:

OI>H

Combining this with the first statement, we obtain the full relationship:

LM=N>OI>H


1. Evaluating Conclusion I: L > I

From the combined statement, the relationship path between L and I is:

LM=N>OI

Notice that between L and N we have , while between N and O we have >. Because the inequality symbols point in opposite directions, no definite or conclusive relationship can be established between L and I.
Hence, Conclusion I does not follow.


2. Evaluating Conclusion II: M < H

From the combined statement, the relationship path between M and H is:

M=N>OI>H

Following the strict inequality signs from M to H, we deduce:

M>H

Since the actual relation is M>H, the statement M<H is false.
Hence, Conclusion II does not follow.


3. Evaluating Conclusion III: N ≤ H

From the combined statement, the relationship path between N and H is:

N>OI>H

Following the inequality signs from N to H, we deduce:

N>H

Since the actual relation is N>H, the statement NH is false.
Hence, Conclusion III does not follow.

Final Summary:
None of conclusions I, II, or III follow from the given statements. Therefore, the correct option is No conclusion follows.

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