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Statements: Some books are pens. Some pens are pencils. Conclusions: I. Some books are pencils.
II. Some pencils are books. 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

Two particular ('some') premises give no definite link between books and pencils, so neither conclusion follows.
Answer: C) Neither I nor II follows

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