Three statements showing relationships have been given, which are followed by…
2023
Three statements showing relationships have been given, which are followed by two conclusions I and II. Assuming that the given statements are true, find out which of the conclusions is/are definitely true. Statements : P ≤ Q S ≥ Q Q > R Conclusions : I. R = P II. R < S
- A.
Only conclusion I is true
- B.
Only conclusion II is true
- C.
Both conclusions I and II are true
- D.
Neither conclusion I nor II is true
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Correct answer: B
From S ≥ Q and Q > R we get S ≥ Q > R, hence S > R, so R < S (Conclusion II) is definitely true. Conclusion I (R = P) is not certain because P ≤ Q and R < Q do not force equality; e.g., P = 5, Q = 5, R = 4 satisfies all statements but R ≠ P.