In this question, a statement is given 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.

Statement:

In John's class, 50% of the boys who appeared for the examination, passed. There are 48 boys in his class.

Conclusion:

i) In John's class, 50% of the boys who appeared for the examination, failed.

ii) 24 boys passed the examination.

Choose the appropriate one from the following options

(A) Only conclusion i follows

(B) Only conclusion ii follows

(C) Either i or ii follows

(D) Neither i nor ii follows and

(E) Both i and ii follow.