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Statements: Some books are pens. All pens are red. Conclusions: I. Some books are red.
II. All books being red is a possibility. Which conclusion(s) follow?

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  • ANeither I nor II follows
  • BOnly II follows
  • CBoth I and II follow
  • DOnly I follows

Step-by-Step Solution

The books that are pens are red, so some books are red (I follows). Nothing forbids the remaining books from also being red, so all books being red is a valid possibility (II follows).
Answer: C) Both I and II follow

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