English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideLogical ReasoningLogical Deduction
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: Y ≥ I > S , H ≤ A ≤ I , K > J > A , Z = H < W Conclusions: Z < Y, J ≥ W , Z = Y
Options
- ANone of the conclusions follow
- BOnly conclusion I follows
- CEither conclusion I or III follows
- DOnly conclusion III and either conclusion I or II follow
Correct answer
C. Either conclusion I or III follows
Step-by-step solution
Statements: Y ≥ I > S , H ≤ A ≤ I , K > J > A , Z = H < W Conclusions: Z < Y, J ≥ W , Z = Y For conclusion I: Z < Y From statements I, II and IV, we get: Y ≥ I ≥ A ≥ H = Z Here, common sign between Y and Z is ' ≥'. Thus Y ≥ Z or Z ≤ Y. Hence conclusion I does not follow individually. For conclusion II: J ≥ W From statements II, III and IV, we get: J > A ≥ H < W Here, we can see that there is opposite sign between J and W, thus no relationship can be established between th