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Question

In a certain language different symbols represent different operators as follows.

  1. % means X = Y
  2. ∑ means X ≤ Y
  3. Γ means X ≥ Y
  4. Δ means X < Y
  5. ∏ means X > Y

Statements: Q % R; R ∏ S; S Δ T; T Δ U;

Conclusions:

  1. R ∏ T
  2. S ∏ Q
  3. Q ∏ U

Which of the above conclusions is/are true?

A

Neither of the three.

B

I only.

C

II only.

D

III only.

Soln.
Ans: a

The statements can be translated to Q = R > S < T < U.

The conclusions translate to:

  1. R > T(False)
  2. S > Q(False)
  3. Q > U(False)

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