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Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
Akshay earns more than Rajnish who earns more than Sam.
Sam earns less than Dixit.
Conclusions:
I: Akshay earns more than Sam.
II: Dixit earns more than Akshay.

Option 1: Both I and II follow

Option 2: Only I follows

Option 3: Neither I nor II follows

Option 4: Only II follows


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Only I follows


Solution : According to the given statements –
Akshay/ Dixit > Rajnish/Dixit >Sam

Conclusion (I) : Akshay earns more than Sam.
From, the above arrangement it is clear that Akshay earns more than Sam. So, this conclusion follows.
Conclusion (II): Dixit earns more than Akshay.
From, the above arrangement, the position of Dixit is not definite. So, this conclusion doesn't follow.

So, only the conclusion I follows. Hence, the second option is correct.

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