English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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- English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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- Logical Reasoning
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- Logical Deduction
English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · Logical Reasoning · Logical Deduction
Directions: In these questions, relationship between different...
Directions: In these questions, relationship between different elements is shown in the various statements which is followed by three conclusions. Choose the correct answer on the basis of information given below.
Statements: & M& ≥ S ,& & K < A,& & S = T,& & A > Y,& & K > M,& & Y& ≤ O,& & T ≥ EConclusions:& M > E,& & M = E,& & O > S
Options
- AOnly conclusion I follows
- BBoth conclusions I and III follow&
- COnly conclusion III follows
- DEither conclusion I or II follows
Correct answer
D. Either conclusion I or II follows
Step-by-step solution
Statements:& & M& ≥ S , K < A, S = T, A > Y, K > M, Y& ≤ O, T ≥ E
Conclusions:& (I) M > E& & (II) M = E& & (III) O > S
By combining all the statements, we get the following equation:
O& ≥ Y < A > K > M ≥ S = T ≥ E
For conclusion (I): M > E
Here, the common sign between M and E is '≥'. Thus M ≥ E.
Hence conclusion (I) does not follow individually.
For conclusion (II): M = E
Here, the common sign between M and E is '≥'. Thus M ≥ E.
Thus conclusion (II) does not follow individually.
On combining conclusions I and II we get "M ≥ E".
Therefore either conclusion (I) or (II) follows.
For conclusion (III): O > S
Here we can see the opposite signs between O and S, thus no relationship can be established between them.
Therefore conclusion (III) does not follow.
Hence option D is correct.