Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Topic

Syllogism

Question:

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
Akshay earns more than Rajnish who earns more than Sam.
Sam earns less than Dixit.

Conclusions:
I: Akshay earns more than Sam.
II: Dixit earns more than Akshay.

Options:

Both I and II follow

Only I follows

Neither I nor II follows

Only II follows

Correct Answer:

Only I follows

Explanation:

Statements:
Akshay earns more than Rajnish who earns more than Sam.
Sam earns less than Dixit.

Conclusions :

1. Akshay earns more than Sam - Follows( Akshay earns more than Rajnish who earns more than Sam ) -  it gives Akshay > Rajnish > Sam

2. Dixit earns more than Akshay - does not follow ( because dixit earn lesser among than all ).

Only 1 follows