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In the question given below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statementStatements: Some papers are pens. Some pencils are pens. Conclusions:I. Some pens are pencils.II. Some pens are papers.

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In the question given below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statementStatements: Some papers are pens. Some pencils are pens. Conclusions:I. Some pens are pencils.II. Some pens are papers.

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Both conclusions I and II logically follow from the given statements.

Here's why:

Statement 1: Some papers are pens. This implies that there are certain pens which are papers. Hence, Conclusion II: Some pens are papers, is correct.

Statement 2: Some pencils are pens. This implies that there are certain pens which are pencils. Hence, Conclusion I: Some pens are pencils, is also correct.

Therefore, both conclusions I and II logically follow from the given statements.

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