English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideLogical ReasoningLogical Deduction
Directions: In these questions, relationship between different elements is shown in the statement. The statements are followed by three conclusions. Choose the correct answer on the basis of information given below. Statements: X = V ≤ Y , Y ≥ Z < C, X ≥ P = R, C = M > O Conclusions: Y > R , M < Z, Y = R
Options
- ABoth conclusions I and III follow
- BEither conclusion I or III follows
- COnly conclusion III follows
- DAll conclusions follow
Correct answer
B. Either conclusion I or III follows
Step-by-step solution
Statements: X = V ≤ Y , Y ≥ Z < C, X ≥ P = R, C = M > O Conclusions: Y > R , M < Z, Y = R For Conclusion I: Y > R From statements I and III, we get: Y ≥ V = X ≥ P = R Here, the common sign between Y and R is '>' . Thus Y ≥ R. Hence conclusion I does not follow individually. For Conclusion II: M < Z From statements II and IV, we get: Z < C = M Here, we the common sign between Z and M is '<'. Thus Z < M or M > Z. Hence conclusion II does not follow. For Conclusion III: Y = R From sta