More Questions from Statement and Assumption

Statement–Assumption — Bank advertisement: “Our bank provides all your banking requirements in one location.” Assumptions: I) Customers prefer to handle all banking transactions at a single place. II) The advertisement can attract people to transact with the bank. Choose the implicit assumption(s).

Verbal Reasoning Statement and Assumption Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    If only Assumption I is implicit
  • B
    If only Assumption II is implicit
  • C
    If either Assumption I or II is implicit
  • D
    If both Assumptions I and II are implicit
  • E
    None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: If both Assumptions I and II are implicit

Explanation

Introduction / Context:Advertisements highlight a benefit to influence behavior. Here, the bank promises “one location” convenience.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Claimed advantage: full-service convenience at one place.
  • Objective: attract/retain customers.

Concept / Approach:The message assumes, first, that customers value one-stop banking (Assumption I); otherwise the promise lacks persuasive force. Second, it assumes that advertising this benefit will influence choices (Assumption II); if ads could not attract, running them would be pointless.

Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Tie claim to customer preference (I).2) Tie use of an ad to expected impact (II).

Verification / Alternative check:Retail banking differentiates heavily on convenience and distribution; campaigns aim to shift or reinforce preference.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:Picking only one ignores either the value premise or the promotional premise; “neither” nullifies the logic of advertising.

Common Pitfalls:Treating the claim as mere information instead of persuasion.

Final Answer:Both Assumptions I and II are implicit.

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