Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: If both conclusions I and II follow
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
The original stem referenced “F ≤ E” although E was never defined. Applying the Recovery-First Policy, we minimally repair the typo to “F ≤ A”, which is consistent with the given chain F ≤ X < A and R < X ≤ F.
Given Data / Assumptions (after minimal repair):
Concept / Approach:
From the two inequalities we can pin down equalities/ordering: F ≤ X and X ≤ F together imply F = X. Then X < A gives F < A, which certainly implies F ≤ A. Also R < X = F ⇒ R < F.
Step-by-Step Solution:
From F ≤ X and X ≤ F ⇒ F = X.
Since X < A ⇒ F < A ⇒ F ≤ A (I true).
R < X and X = F ⇒ R < F (II true).
Verification / Alternative check:
Pick X=10, F=10, A=11, R=5. Both conclusions hold strictly.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
a/b/d/e contradict at least one forced relation; both I and II are compelled.
Common Pitfalls:
Missing that the pair F ≤ X and X ≤ F forces equality, which then tightens both conclusions.
Final Answer:
If both conclusions I and II follow
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