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Statements: All A are B. Some B are C. Conclusions: I. Some A are C.
II. All B being A is a possibility. Which conclusion(s) follow?

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  • AOnly II follows
  • BOnly I follows
  • CNeither I nor II follows
  • DBoth I and II follow

Step-by-Step Solution

The C-part of B need not overlap A, so 'some A are C' is not certain (I fails). Since A is a subset of B, B could equal A without contradicting 'some B are C', so the possibility in II holds.
Answer: A) Only II follows

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