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Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II . An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

  1. Statement
    The X airlines has decided to increase the passenger fare by 15% with immediate effect.
    Assumptions
    I. The demand for seats of X-airlines may remain unchanged even after the hike of the fare.
    II. Other airline companies may also hike the passengers fares.
    1. If only Assumption I is implicit
    2. If only Assumption II is implicit
    3. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
    4. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
Correct Option: A

The 'X'- airlines has decide to increased the fares assumption that it will not affect its business adversely. Therefore, Assumption I is implicit in the statement. Other airlines may or may not follow this pursuit.



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