Logical Reasoning - Statement and Assumption - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Statement and Assumption - Section 1 (Q.No. 45)
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.


45.

Statement: Please note that the company will provide accommodation to only outside candidates if selected.' - A condition in an advertisement.

Assumptions:

  1. The local candidates would be having some other arrangement for their stay.
  2. The company plans to select only local candidates.

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 statement mentions that the company intends to provide accommodation only to outside candidates. This means that local candidates would have to arrange accommodation on their own and that the company may select local as well as outside candidates. Thus, only I is implicit.
Discussion:
13 comments Page 2 of 2.

Amish Prajapati said:   2 years ago
@All.

Neither one should be implicit as there is no mention of local candidates' stay.
(3)

Sameer said:   9 years ago
I agree with @Smritam in many assumptions its answering like that its confusing.

Wudwie said:   6 years ago
Right, I agree @Subhram.


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