n+1 > 0. thus n > -1. so n= {0,1,2,3,4,5.......} ( n is an integer ).
np > 0 thus both n and p have to be greater than zero because the other possibility where n and p both < 0 but earlier condition doesnt allows that. Thus n and p > 0. Conclusion through both the startements hence correct answer C.
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Statement (1) talks about 'n' and not about 'p', so it's useless.
Statement (2) can be true when both n > 0 and p > 0, OR when n < 0 and p < 0. So, 'p' can hold any value and this statement is also useless.
Let's try to combine them.
The first statement says that n > -1 and n is an integer. So, n is an integer >= 0.
When we combine this with the second statement, we see that 'n' can't be 0 because 'np' can't be 0. Now, since n > 0 and np > 0, 'p' has to be > 0.
That answers the question with a YES, and therefore [C] is the answer.
Statement (2) can be true when both n > 0 and p > 0, OR when n < 0 and p < 0. So, 'p' can hold any value and this statement is also useless.
Let's try to combine them.
The first statement says that n > -1 and n is an integer. So, n is an integer >= 0.
When we combine this with the second statement, we see that 'n' can't be 0 because 'np' can't be 0. Now, since n > 0 and np > 0, 'p' has to be > 0.
That answers the question with a YES, and therefore [C] is the answer.
