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  1. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

    Statement : The X-Airlines has decided to increase the passenger fare by 15 percent with immediate effect.

    Assumptions :
    I. The demand for seats of X-Airlines may remain unchanged even after the hike of fare.
    II. Other airline companies may also hike the passenger fares.

  2. A.

     Only assumption I is implicit

    B.

     Only assumption II is implicit

    C.

     Either I or II is implicit

    D.

     Neither I nor II is implicit

    E.

     Both I and II are implicit

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    Clearly, such decisions are taken only after making sure that it will not affect the company's business adversely. So, I is implicit. However, the impact of this increase on other airlines cannot be ascertained. So, II is not implicit.


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