Direction: The statement is followed by some assumptions. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. Consider the statement and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in it.…
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Direction: The statement is followed by some assumptions. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. Consider the statement and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in it.
Statement: “We have the distinction of being the only company in India as well as the second in the world to have won an ISO 9002 certification in our line of business.”–Statement of Company X’s Chairman. Assumptions: I. There were not many companies in the line of business of Co. X. II. Getting ISO 9002 in the line of business of Company X is not easy. III. Company X desires to expand its business
- Only I is implicit.
- Only II is implicit
- Only III is implicit
- Only II and III are implicit
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Only II is implicit
Pride in being one of only two in the world to win ISO 9002 assumes it is not easy to get (II). Few companies in the field (I) and expansion plans (III) are not implied.
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