alleryStatements: Some books are pens. All pens are pencils. Conclusion: Some books are pencils. The conclusion
Adefinitely fails
Bonly possibly follows
Ccannot be judged
Ddefinitely follows
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. definitely follows
The books that are pens must also be pencils, so some books are pencils.
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