Question
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) Question on Statements and Assumptions
In the question below, a statement is followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something that is 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.
Statement: The coffee powder of company X is quite better in taste than the much advertised coffee of company Y.
Assumptions:
I. If your product is not good, you spend more on advertisement.
II. Some people are tempted to buy a product by the advertisement.
only Assumption I is implicit.
only Assumption II is implicit.
either Assumption I or Il is implicit.
neither Assumption I nor II is implicit.
only Assumption II is implicit.
Solution
The correct answer is (B): only Assumption II is implicit.