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Syllogisms question 26
Statements:
Some kites are birds.
Some birds are planes.
All planes are jets.
Conclusions:
I. Some birds are jets.
II. Some kites are jets.
Assuming the statements to be true, which conclusion(s) logically follow(s)?
- Only conclusion I follows
- Only conclusion II follows
- Both I and II follow
- Neither I nor II follows
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. Only conclusion I follows
Explanation: The birds that are planes are also jets, so some birds are jets (I follows). Those birds need not be kites, so II does not follow.
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