Question

Find the conclusions which can be concluded from given statements

Statement. I - All men are married.
Statement. II - Some men are educated.
Conclusion A - Some married are educated.
Conclusion B - Some educated are married.

• A. If only conclusion 'A' follows.
• B. If only conclusion 'B' follows.
• C. If either 'A' or 'B' follows.
• D. If neither 'A' nor 'B' follows.
• E. lf both 'A' and 'B' follow.

Answer 1

The correct option is E lf both 'A' and 'B' follow.

Since one premise is particular, the conclusion must be particular (rule 6). So both the conclusions 'A' and 'B' follow.
Analysis with Venn diagram.
From the diagram, it is clear that some men are educated and some educated are married. Hence, both the conclusions follow.