Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Both conclusions I and II follow
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This is a straightforward test of interpreting “some” statements. Each premise explicitly asserts a non-empty overlap with the class “mobiles.”
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
From the premises themselves we can restate the conclusions: “Some mobiles are books” is equivalent to “Some books are mobiles,” and “Some mobiles are calculators” is equivalent to “Some calculators are mobiles.” Both must be true.
Step-by-Step:
1) Use premise (a) to assert existence of at least one entity that is both Book and Mobile → conclusion II.2) Use premise (b) to assert existence of at least one entity that is both Calculator and Mobile → conclusion I.
Verification:
A Venn diagram with Mobile as the central set and two overlapping “pockets” for Books and Calculators satisfies both conclusions immediately.
Common Pitfalls:
Overthinking “some” as implying additional relations between Books and Calculators; none are needed for these conclusions.
Final Answer:
Both conclusions I and II follow.
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