Question
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.