In each question 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 statement.

Statements:

• In a test match, the total runs made by a team were 300
• Out of these 240 runs were made by bowlers

Conclusions:

I. 80% of the team consists of bowlers

II. The opening batsmen were bowlers

1. A

   Only conclusion I follows

2. B

   Only conclusion II follows

3. C

   Either I or II follows

4. D

   Neither I nor II follows

Appeared in: WCL Staff Nurse - 2022

Explanation

• The correct choice is that neither conclusion logically follows from the given statements.
• Conclusion I incorrectly equates the percentage of runs scored (80%) with the percentage of players in the team. The number of players cannot be determined from the runs they scored.
• Conclusion II makes an unsubstantiated assumption about the batting order. The statements provide no information about who opened the batting.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This is incorrect because Conclusion I is not a valid deduction. The percentage of runs scored by a group of players does not determine the percentage of those players on the team.
• Option B: This is incorrect because Conclusion II is an assumption. The statements provide no details about the batting order.
• Option C: This is incorrect because for an 'Either/Or' option to be correct, at least one of the conclusions must be logically valid. In this case, both conclusions are invalid.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Logical Deduction as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This is a logical reasoning question, not a clinical one. However, the skill tested is crucial in nursing.
• Analytical Skill Relevance: Nurses must interpret patient data (like lab reports or vital signs) without making dangerous assumptions. For example, if a patient's blood sugar is high, a nurse cannot assume the patient ate sugar; they must investigate the cause (e.g., missed medication, infection, stress).
• Avoiding Assumptions: Just as you cannot assume the team's composition from the score, a nurse cannot assume a patient's condition based on a single piece of information. A full assessment is always required.

How to Approach the Question

• First, carefully read the given statements and accept them as 100% true for the context of the problem.
• Next, analyze each conclusion one by one.
• For Conclusion I, calculate the percentage of runs scored by bowlers (240/300 = 80%). Then, question if this percentage of runs can be logically extended to represent the percentage of players. It cannot, so the conclusion is invalid.
• For Conclusion II, review the statements to find any information about the batting order. Since there is none, any conclusion about the batting order is an assumption and therefore invalid.
• Since both conclusions are invalid, select the option that states 'Neither I nor II follows'.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Logical Deduction
• Stem keywords: statements, conclusions, total runs, bowlers
• Lead-in keywords: logically follows

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