Syllogistic deduction

CMAT 2020 · Logical Reasoning · Easy · Syllogisms

In the following question, select one alternative in which the third statement is implied by the first two statements.

  1. A.

    All wolve's are wild. All tiger's are wild. So,all tigers are wolves.

  2. B.

    All buses are boxes. All hens are buses. So, all boxes are hens.

  3. C.

    All POR can run. All ABC are POR. So, all ABC can run.

  4. D.

    All oranges are red. Somepeaches are strawberries. So, all peaches are red.

Answer

C

Explanation

Statement C forms a valid categorical syllogism: All ABC are POR + All POR can run ⇒\Rightarrow All ABC can run.

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