A statement is given, followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: Of all the radio sets manufactured in India, the ‘X’ brand has the largest sale.
Assumptions:
I. The sales of all the radio sets manufactured in India are known.
II. No other radio set in India is manufactured in as large a number as the ‘X’ brand.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Only assumption I is implicit
An assumption is implicit when the statement cannot make sense without it; something that may or may not be true is not implicit.
I. The sales of all the radio sets manufactured in India are known. Implicit. To say that one brand has the largest sale, the sales of all the brands must be known and compared.
II. No other radio set in India is manufactured in as large a number as the ‘X’ brand. Not implicit. The statement is about sales, not production; another brand could make more sets and sell fewer of them.