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In the given question, the statement is followed by two conclusions. Which of the two conclusions is/are true?

Statement: B = T < E ≤ G > F = H > Q

Conclusions:

I. G > Q

II. G > B

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SSC Stenographer 2022 Previous Year Paper (17-Nov-2022) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

Both conclusions I and II are true

Logical Inequality Statement and Conclusions Analysis

The question provides a logical statement involving inequalities and equalities between different elements. We need to analyze this statement to determine which of the given conclusions logically follow from it.

The given statement is: B = T < E ≤ G > F = H > Q

Let's break down this statement into smaller segments:

  • B = T: B is equal to T.
  • T < E: T is less than E.
  • E ≤ G: E is less than or equal to G.
  • G > F: G is greater than F.
  • F = H: F is equal to H.
  • H > Q: H is greater than Q.

Combining these, we can trace relationships between different elements.

Analyzing Conclusion I: G > Q

We need to see if there is a path from G to Q with a definite 'greater than' (>) or 'greater than or equal to' (≥) sign between them, and at least one 'greater than' (>) sign.

Let's follow the path from G to Q in the statement:

G > F = H > Q

From G > F, we know G is strictly greater than F.

From F = H, we know F is equal to H.

Substituting H for F, we get G > H.

From H > Q, we know H is strictly greater than Q.

Combining G > H and H > Q, we can conclude that G > Q.

Therefore, Conclusion I (G > Q) is true.

Analyzing Conclusion II: G > B

We need to see if there is a path from G to B with a definite 'greater than' (>) or 'greater than or equal to' (≥) sign between them, and at least one 'greater than' (>) sign.

Let's follow the path from G to B in the statement:

B = T < E ≤ G

Reading from right to left starting from G:

G ≥ E (G is greater than or equal to E)

E > T (E is greater than T)

T = B (T is equal to B)

Combining G ≥ E and E > T, we get G > T (because a ≥ and a > sign in sequence always result in a > sign if the path direction is consistent).

Now, substituting B for T (since T = B), we get G > B.

Therefore, Conclusion II (G > B) is true.

Summary of Conclusions

  • Conclusion I (G > Q): True
  • Conclusion II (G > B): True

Both conclusions I and II are true based on the given statement.

Conclusion Verification
Conclusion Path in Statement Relationships Result Truth Value
I. G > Q G > F = H > Q G > F, F = H, H > Q ∴ G > H > Q G > Q True
II. G > B B = T < E ≤ G B = T, T < E, E ≤ G ∴ B < E ≤ G ∴ B < G (or G > B) G > B True

Revision Table: Inequality Relationships

Rules for Combining Inequalities
Path Resulting Relation (if path is continuous)
> > >
< < <
≥ ≥
≤ ≤
> ≥ or ≥ > >
< ≤ or ≤ < <
= with any sign (>, <, ≥, ≤) The other sign (>, <, ≥, ≤)
Opposite signs (> and <, ≥ and ≤ etc.) encountered on the same path No definite relation can be established.

Additional Information: Understanding Inequality Logic

In logical inequality questions, the key is to trace the relationship between the elements mentioned in the conclusion using the path provided in the statement. You can move from one element to another as long as there is a direct relation (>, <, =, ≥, ≤) between them. The direction of the inequality signs must be consistent for a definite conclusion to be drawn.

  • If you need to find if A > C, you look for a path from A to C where all signs are > or ≥. If there is at least one > sign on this path, then A > C is true. If all signs are ≥, then A ≥ C is true, but A > C is not necessarily true (it depends on specific values).
  • If you encounter conflicting signs on a path (e.g., A > B and B < C), you cannot establish a definite relationship between A and C based solely on this path.
  • Equality (=) signs are flexible; they act like a bridge allowing you to substitute one element for another. For example, A = B and B > C implies A > C.

By carefully tracing the paths and applying the rules of inequality combination, you can determine the truthfulness of the given conclusions based on the provided statement.

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