Logical Reasoning :: Statement and Assumption
In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Give answer
- (A) If only assumption I is implicit
- (B) If only assumption II is implicit
- (C) If either I or II is implicit
- (D) If neither I nor II is implicit
- (E) If both I and II are implicit.
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Statement: Why don't you invite Anthony for the Christmas party this year?
Assumptions:
- Anthony is not from the same city.
- Unless invited Anthony will not attend the party.
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Statement: Sachin wrote to his brother at Bangalore to collect personally the application form from the University for the Post-graduation Course in Mathematics.
Assumptions:
- The University may issue application forms to a person other than the prospective student.
- Sachin's brother may receive the letter well before the last date of collecting application forms.
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Statement: "Apply nets on windows to prevent the entrance of mosquitoes in the house."
Assumptions:
- The entering of mosquitoes from entrances other than windows is desirable.
- Nets are not available to apply on doors.
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Statement: Among all the articles, the prices of personal computers show the highest decline from June 2005 to December 2005.
Assumptions:
- Comparative prices of all the articles in June and December 2005 were available.
- Prices of personal computers were higher in the first six months than the last six months of 2005.
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Statement: Most people who stop smoking gain weight.
Assumptions:
- If one stops smoking, one will gain weight.
- If one does not stop smoking, one will not gain weight.
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Statement: Please consult us before making any decision on investment.
Assumptions:
- You may take a wrong decision if you don't consult us.
- It is important to take a right decision.
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Statement: The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of a school has informed the Principal that they will not send their children to the school unless the school - authority reduces the fees with immediate effect.
Assumptions:
- Majority of the parents may agree with the PTA and may not send their wards with the school
- The school authority may accede to the demand of the PTA and reduce the fees.
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Statement: "Those who are appearing for this examination for the first time should be helped in filling up the form." - An instruction to invigilating staff.
Assumptions:
- The form is somewhat complicated.
- Candidates can appear more than once for this examination.
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Statement: Success is how much a person bounces up after hitting the bottom.
Assumptions:
- Success requires conscious efforts without being discouraged by failure.
- Failure cannot be considered an acceptable thing.
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Statement: The company has the right to reject any application form without furnishing any reason while sorting the list of candidates for interview - A condition mentioned in the employment notice.
Assumptions:
- It is desirable to call only eligible candidates for interview.
- The company believes in following impartial practice in all its functions.
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