Logical Reasoning - Statement and Assumption - Discussion

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"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist."

- Indira Gandhi

Directions to Solve

In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.

13.

Statement: "Television X - the neighbour's envy, the owner's pride" - A T.V. advertisement.

Assumptions:

Catchy slogans appeal to people.
People are envious of their neighbours superior possessions.
People want to be envied by their neighbours.

[A].	Only I and II are implicit
[B].	Only II and III are implicit
[C].	Only I and III are implicit
[D].	All are implicit
[E].	None of these

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Clearly, both I and II directly follow from the statement. Also, it is clear that people wish to buy a thing which they can be proud of. So, III is not implicit.

Moupiya said: (Mon, Aug 15, 2011 01:11:33 AM)

In the statement it is mentioned 'neighbour's envy'. Doesnt it mean that if you wanna buy good stuff to envy your neighbour?

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