Syllogism — Schools, laboratories, and theatres: Statements: (a) Some schools are Laboratories. (b) All Laboratories are theatres. Conclusions: I. Some theatres are schools. II. No school is a theatre.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Conclusion I follows

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
We track a particular group through a universal inclusion.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Some Schools are Laboratories.
  • All Laboratories are Theatres.


Concept / Approach:
Those Schools that are Laboratories must also be Theatres, so an overlap between Theatres and Schools is guaranteed. The universal negative in II contradicts this.


Step-by-Step:
1) Take the Schools that are Laboratories (exist).2) Map via Laboratory ⊆ Theatre to conclude they are Theatres.3) Therefore, ∃ (School ∩ Theatre): I follows and II is false.


Final Answer:
Conclusion I follows.

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