Statement — “Large AC rooms are found to contain ~700 ppm CO₂ compared to open areas with ~320 ppm,” reports a survey. Conclusions: I. Indoor plants can help reduce CO₂ levels in AC rooms. II. Over time at workplaces, oxygen percentage drops because ~85% of the same air is recirculated inside the room.
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AOnly conclusion I follows
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BOnly conclusion II follows
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CEither I or II follows
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DNeither I nor II follows
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EBoth I and II follow
Answer
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II follows
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The survey merely compares measured CO₂ levels indoors vs outdoors. We must not import solutions (plants) or technical specifics (recirculation percentages) that are absent from the statement.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Indoor CO₂ ~700 ppm; outdoor ~320 ppm.
- No mention of mitigation strategies.
- No mention of HVAC recirculation shares or oxygen dynamics.
Concept / Approach:Conclusion I proposes a remedy (indoor plants). While plausible in practice, the statement provides no basis to conclude this. Conclusion II asserts a mechanism (85% recirculation causing oxygen drop) not present in the data. Therefore, neither follows.
Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify scope: descriptive comparison only.2) Reject added prescriptions or technical details not stated.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:Any option granting I/II/Either/Both injects outside knowledge.
Common Pitfalls:Turning an observation into a recommendation or causal mechanism without textual support.
Final Answer:Neither I nor II follows.