Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow from the statements.

Statements:

All blocks are toys.

All toys are books.

All books are stories.

Conclusions:

I. Some toys are blocks.

II. Some blocks are books.

III. Some stories are toys.

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Answer 1

Statements:

All blocks are toys.

All toys are books.

All books are stories.

The Venn diagram as per the given statements:

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Conclusions:

I. Some toys are blocks. → Follows (All blocks are toys, which means some toys are blocks is definitely true)

II. Some blocks are books. → Follows (All blocks are toys, and all toys are books, which means some blocks are books is definitely trues)

III. Some stories are toys. → Follows (All toys are books, and all books are stories, which means some stories are toys is definitely true)

Hence, the correct answer is "All the conclusions follow".