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Logical Reasoning - Statement and Assumption - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Statement and Assumption - Section 2 (Q.No. 8)
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.

8.

Statement: "If you want to give any advertisement, give it in the newspaper X." - A tells B.

Assumptions:

  1. B wants to publicise his products.
  2. Newspaper X has a wide circulation.

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 word 'If in the statement shows that B may or may not want to publicise his products. So I is not implicit. It is advised that advertisements be given in newspaper X. This means that X will help advertise better i.e., it has wider circulation. So, II is implicit.
Discussion:
13 comments Page 2 of 2.
Sanjay Gupta said:   1 decade ago
It is also possible that the newspaper does not have wide circulation, but that newspaper reaches the segment or area where the product is targeted. Example a local newspaper in local language. Even though the circulation may not be high, the product may be targeting the readers of that newspaper. Hence neither statement is implicit.
Vijender Mohan said:   1 decade ago
yes, I also agree that newspaper x may have wide circulation and low advertising cost and other factors as well. But Assumption I is in no case valid. A is advising B with the condition that "IF YOU WANT TO GIVE ANY ADVERTISEMENT". It is conditional and uncertain.
Kev said:   1 decade ago
Newspaper X could be being recommended for reasons other than the size of its' circulation.

Geographic (better coverage of area in which product is available), Demographic (target readership of those most likely to be in the market for the product), Specialist Interest (if product is 'Niche'). There are any number of reasons why a particular newspaper could be recommended.
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