Logical Reasoning - Statement and Assumption - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Statement and Assumption - Section 1 (Q.No. 12)
Directions to Solve

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.


12.

Statement: Detergents should be used to clean clothes.

Assumptions:

  1. Detergents form more lather.
  2. Detergents help to dislodge grease and dirt.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Either I or II is implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nothing is mentioned about lather formation by the detergent. So, I is not implicit. Also, detergents should be used as they clean clothes better and more easily. So, II is implicit.
Discussion:
13 comments Page 2 of 2.

Shahnawaz said:   1 decade ago
How we come to know from statement that detergent will remove geese also, it may be wrong.

Karthik said:   1 decade ago
Its a basic property of detergent and its not necessary to mention, so answer is E.

Akash said:   1 decade ago
If we focus on scientific reason of its operation then it includes lather formation along with which the dust particles got stuck and gets removed.


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