Syllogism: Knowledge Workers
CAT 1999 Slot 1 · Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning · Easy · Logical Reasoning
This is an easy Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning question from the CAT 1999 Slot 1 paper. It tests Logical Reasoning. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
Choose the option which indicates a valid argument, that is, where the third statement is a conclusion drawn from the preceding two statements.
A. All software companies employ knowledge workers. B. Tara Tech employs knowledge workers. C. Tara Tech is a software company. D. Some software companies employ knowledge workers. E. Tara Tech employs only knowledge workers.
- A.
ABC
- B.
ACB
- C.
CDB
- D.
ACE
B
Explanation
ACB: Premise C: 'Tara Tech is a software company.' Premise A: 'All software companies employ knowledge workers.' Conclusion B: 'Tara Tech employs knowledge workers.' This is a valid syllogism.
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