Statement–Assumption — “Detergents should be used to clean clothes.” Assumptions: I. Detergents form lather. II. Detergents help to dislodge grease and dirt from fabric.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The recommendation to use detergents is justified if detergents actually aid cleaning performance.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Lather is a visual cue but not the mechanism of action.
  • Surfactants in detergents reduce surface tension and emulsify oils/particulates.


Concept / Approach:
An implicit assumption is what must hold true for the advice to be rational. The essential property is cleaning efficacy (grease/dirt removal), not whether foam appears.



Step-by-Step Solution:
1) I (forms lather) is non-essential; many low-foam detergents clean effectively.2) II (dislodges grease/dirt) is essential; without it, the recommendation has no basis.



Verification / Alternative check:
Efficacy depends on surfactant chemistry, not foam volume.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
I-only/Either/Both/Neither either elevate a cosmetic property or ignore the functional premise.



Common Pitfalls:
Equating suds with cleaning power.



Final Answer:
if only assumption II is implicit.

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