Logical Reasoning - Statement and Assumption - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Statement and Assumption - Section 1 (Q.No. 27)
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.
27.
Statement: His recent investment in the shares of Company A is only a gamble.
Assumptions:
- He may incur loss on his investment.
- He may gain from his investment.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The use of the world 'gamble' indicates that he may either gain or lose in the deal.
Discussion:
11 comments Page 2 of 2.
Divya Kuber said:
1 decade ago
Since the word 'may' is mentioned in the assumptions, it indicates possibilities. so, both the [A] and [B] are implicit. if 'may' was replaced by 'can' only then either of these was implicit. therefore, correct answer should be [E].
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