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I. Michelangelo's painting in the Sistine Chapel are priceless. II. Michelangelo died a poor man.

If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Correct Answer: If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Explanation:

The two statements cannot be logically related to a single cause or cause and effect.

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