Question

This question contains four arguments of three sentences each. Choose the set in which the third statement is a logical conclusion of the first two.

A. All Ts are square. All squares are rectangular. All Ts are rectangular.
B. Some fat are elongated. Some elongated things are huge. Some fat are huge.
C. Idiots are bumblers. Bumblers fumble. Idiots fumble.
D. Water is good for health. Health foods are rare. Water is rare.

• A. D only
• B. C only
• C. Both A and C
• D. All of these

Hint:

In logical reasoning problems, ensure that conclusions are consistent and do not contradict the premises.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Let's break down the options: - Option (A): "All Ts are square. All squares are rectangular. All Ts are rectangular." This follows logically based on the transitive property of shapes.
- Option (B): "Some fat are elongated. Some elongated things are huge. Some fat are huge." This is not a valid conclusion because it does not necessarily follow from the premises.
- Option (C): "Idiots are bumblers. Bumblers fumble. Idiots fumble." This is logically correct based on the definitions of bumblers and fumblers.
- Option (D): "Water is good for health. Health foods are rare. Water is rare." This does not logically follow because the rarity of health foods does not imply the rarity of water.
Thus, the correct answer is (3) Both A and C as the third statements logically follow from the first two in these sets. Thus, the correct sequence is Both A and C.