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In the following questions, the symbols *, #, %, &, and $ are used with the following meanings: - X * Y means X is neither less than nor greater than Y. - X # Y means X is either greater than or equal to Y. - X % Y means X is less than Y. - X & Y means X is neither less than nor equal to Y. - X $ Y means X is not greater than Y. Now, assuming the given statements are true, find which of the conclusions given below are definitely true. Statements: A % B, C & D, F * E # C, D % A Conclusions: I. D % B II. E & A III. F & D

1. Only Conclusion I is True.
2. Only Conclusion II is True.
3. Only Conclusion III is True.
4. Both Conclusions I and III are True.

Correct answer: Both Conclusions I and III are True.

Solution

A % B means A < B, and D % A means D < A, so D < B, making Conclusion I true. F * E means F = E, and E # C means E ≥ C; with C & D meaning C > D, we get F > D, so Conclusion III is true. Conclusion II does not follow definitely.

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