Two statements are given below and then conclusions I, II and III are given. Assuming the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts, you have to decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements.
Statement :
All rulers are machines.
Some machines are expensive items.
Conclusion:
I. Some rulers are expensive items.
II. Some expensive items are machines.
III. All expensive items are machines.

Options

A. Both conclusions I and II follow.
B. Both the conclusions II and III follow.
C. Only conclusion II follows.
D. Only conclusion I follows.

Answer

C

Explanation

Conclusion:
I. Some rulers are expensive items.- (false) as there is no relation between them.
II. Some expensive items are machines. - (true) it is given that some machines are expensive items which also means that some expensive items are machines.
III. All expensive items are machines. - (false) it is a possibility case.
Hence, option (c) is correct.