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:

  1. He may incur loss on his investment.
  2. He may gain from his investment.

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:
The use of the world 'gamble' indicates that he may either gain or lose in the deal.
Discussion:
11 comments Page 2 of 2.

Neselyn said:   6 years ago
@All.

Can anyone tell the difference between either and neither in determining what is implicit in the given statement?
(1)


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