Statements: I. Some musicians play tabla. II. All tabla players need to be trained for at least 10 years. Which conclusion logically follows?
Verbal Reasoning
Statement and Conclusion
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Some musicians may have been trained for at least 10 years.
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Translate statements into set/implication form and test candidate conclusions.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Some musicians ⊂ tabla players (i.e., ∃ musician who is a tabla player).
- All tabla players ⇒ trained ≥ 10 years.
Concept / Approach:Chain the implications: musician ∧ tabla ⇒ trained ≥ 10 years. Therefore, there exists at least one musician with ≥ 10 years training.
Step-by-Step Solution:
• From I, pick a musician who plays tabla.• From II, that person has ≥ 10 years training.• Therefore, “Some musicians may have been trained for at least 10 years” follows.Why Other Options Are Wrong:
• (a) About children—irrelevant.• (b) Reverses implication (training ≥ 10 years ⇒ tabla)—not given.• (d) Universal claim—unsupported.• (e) Rejected since (c) follows.Common Pitfalls:Assuming converses of “all.”
Final Answer:Some musicians may have been trained for at least 10 years.