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Logical Reasoning - Statement and Assumption - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Statement and Assumption - Section 1 (Q.No. 12)
Statement and Assumption
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.
Shyam said:   7 years ago
D should be correct answer as it is nowhere mentioned that detergents cleans clothes better and more easily.
Satya said:   6 years ago
I think the answer for this q would be both I and ii i.e. (e). Because for (i) to clean a cloth, the detergent should generate lather. (ii) detergent obviously help in removing grease and dirt.
Sosuke Aizen said:   5 years ago
D should be the correct option.

Reason: Both of the options do not clearly point out the reason to use detergents.

Like Detergents form a lather, and dislodges dirt or grease but so does soap. If there was a statement that soaps are harsh on clothes and detergent is mild then the statement could be justified.
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