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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.…

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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: Give this packet to Mr. X at his residence and return immediately. In case you are likely to be late, inform me – Mr. A tells his clerk. Assumptions: I. The clerk never informs him about late coming. II. The clerk may not obey Mr. A’s instruction. III. The clerk may not inform his late coming unless instructed.
  1. Only I and II are implicit
  2. Only II and III are implicit
  3. Only I is implicit
  4. Only III is implicit

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - Only III is implicit
Mr A specifically instructs the clerk to inform if late, assuming the clerk may not inform otherwise (III). I ('never informs') is too strong; II is not assumed since he relies on the instruction being obeyed.

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