Statement: “We need to appoint more teachers,” the principal informs the school staff. Assumptions: I. Suitable teachers are available in the hiring market. II. The present teachers are not good (i.e., their quality is inadequate). Which of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?

Introduction / Context:This verbal-reasoning item examines what must be taken for granted when a decision-maker states a staffing intent. The principal declares that the school “needs to appoint more teachers.” Our task is to determine which background belief(s) are necessary for this statement to be meaningful and operable.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Statement: The school needs to appoint more teachers.
• Assumption I: Suitable teachers are available and can be appointed.
• Assumption II: The current teachers are not good.

Concept / Approach:In “statement and assumption” questions, an assumption is a premise that must hold if the speaker’s action or proposal is to make sense. Here, the principal’s statement concerns quantity (more teachers), not the quality of existing teachers. Therefore, we check which belief is minimally required: availability (feasibility) versus a negative judgment about present quality.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:Even if the existing staff is excellent, a surge in student numbers can justify adding headcount. Conversely, no hiring intent would be reasonable if it were believed that no suitable teachers were available at all. Hence I is essential, II is not.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Common Pitfalls:Conflating “need more” with “current are not good.” Staffing increases often reflect workload, compliance, or expansion—not quality failure.

Final Answer:Only Assumption I is implicit.