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Logical Reasoning Question on Syllogisms

You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statements: In a one day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners.
Conclusions:
I. 80% of the team consists of spinners.
II. The opening batsmen were spinners.

A

Only conclusion I follows

B

Only conclusion II follows

C

Either I or II follows

D

Neither I nor II follows

Answer

Neither I nor II follows

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D) : Neither I nor II follows.