Question

In question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. 

Statement: ‘Use ‘M’ Brand shoes. They are available in all sizes and last longer’— an advertisement in the newspaper ‘A’.

Assumption I: Some people do not know about ‘M’ brand shoes.

Assumption II: People generally prefer shoes that last longer.

Options

• if only I assumption is implicit.

• if only assumption II is implicit.

• if neither I nor II is implicit.

• if both I and II are implicit.

Answer 1

if both I and II are implicit.

Explanation:

Both assumptions are implicit. Had there been no one who would not know about’ brand shoes, there would be no point in giving such information. Assumption II is implicit. The statement says one should buy brand shoes because they are available in all sizes and last longer. It is clear that people would prefer shoes that last longer, and thus this is reason enough to convince them to buy these shoes. both assumptions is the correct choice.