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- Question
Manish completes a work in 20 days. After 8 days Sriram joined the work. In how many days will the work be completed ? Statements : I. Sriram takes twice the time than Manish to complete the work. II. Sriram completes half the work in 15 days.
Options- A. Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question
- B. Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
- C. Either the statements I & II is sufficient to answer the question
- D. Neither the statements I & II is sufficient to answer the question
- Correct Answer
- Either the statements I & II is sufficient to answer the question
ExplanationFrom statement I,
Time taken by Sriram to complete the work = 40 days
From statement II,
Time taken by Sriram to complete the wok = 30 days
So from both either by statement I or statement II we can find the time to complete the work.
- 1. "If it does not rain throughout this month ,most farmers would be in trouble this year" Assumptions: 1. Timely rain is essential for farming 2. Most farmers are generally dependent on rains
Options- A. Only 1 is true
- B. Only 2 is true
- C. Either 1 or 2 is true
- D. Both 1 and 2 follow Discuss
- 2. In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement : Should eating paan at public places be made punishable? Argument I : Yes, people eat pan and spit and makes public places dirty. Argument II : No, Indians love paan.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong.
- B. if only argument II is strong.
- C. if both I and II are strong.
- D. if neither I nor II is strong. Discuss
- 3. In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement : Should speed breakers be banned? Argument I : Yes, data shows that number of accidents increase after putting the speed breakers. Argument II : No, it teaches fast drivers a lesson.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong.
- B. if only argument II is strong.
- C. if both I and II are strong.
- D. if neither I nor II is strong. Discuss
- 4. In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement : Should sale of alcohol near highways be banned? Argument I : No, people should have freedom to decide as it is their fundamental right. Argument II : Yes, 90% of road accidents involve drivers who are under influence of alcohol.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong.
- B. if only argument II is strong.
- C. if both I and II are strong.
- D. if neither I nor II is strong. Discuss
- 5. In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement : Should zoos be closed down? Argument I : Yes, imprisoning animals is a crime. Argument II : No, it is fine if some animals are kept in captivity for sake of entertainment.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong.
- B. if only argument II is strong.
- C. if both I and II are strong.
- D. if neither I nor II is strong. Discuss
- 6. The 'M' Cooperative housing society has put up a notice at its gate that sales persons are not allowed inside the society Assumptions: 1. All the sales persons stay away from 'M' Cooperation society 2. The security guard posted at the gate may be able to stop the sales persons entering the society
Options- A. Only 1 is true
- B. Only 2 is true
- C. Either 1 or 2 is true
- D. Both 1 and 2 follow Discuss
- 7. The Highway police authority put up large boards at regular intervals indicating the speed limit and dangers of over-speeding on the highways. Assumptions: I. Most of the motorists may drive their vehicles within the speed limit on the highways. II. Motorists generally ignore such cautions and over-speed on the highways.
Options- A. If only assumption I is Implicit
- B. If only assumption II is Implicit
- C. If either I or II is Implicit
- D. If both I and II are Implicit Discuss
- 8. The office building needs repairing just as urgently as it needs internal as well as external painting Assumptions: 1. Efficiency of people working in the office cannot be improved unless office building is reapaire 2. Repairing and painting of office building require funds
Options- A. Only 1 is true
- B. Only 2 is true
- C. Either 1 or 2 is true
- D. Neither 1 nor 2 is true Discuss
- 9. If he is intelligent,he will pass the examination Assumptions: 1. To Pass,he must be intelligent 2. He will pass the examination
Options- A. Only 1 is true
- B. Only 2 is true
- C. Either 1 or 2 is true
- D. Neither 1 nor 2 is true Discuss
- 10. "I would like to study the impact of pay revision on job satisfaction of employees." - A tells B Assumptions: 1. Job epairing and painting of office building require funds 2. A has necessary competence to undertake such study
Options- A. Only 1 is true
- B. Only 2 is true
- C. Either 1 or 2 is true
- D. Both 1 and 2 follow Discuss
Statement and Assumption problems
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Correct Answer: Both 1 and 2 follow
Explanation:
It is mentioned that farmers will be in troble without rain .This means that timely rain is essential.Also,it shows that farmers are dependent on rain.So,both 1 and 2 are true
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong.
Correct Answer: if both I and II are strong.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong.
Correct Answer: Both 1 and 2 follow
Explanation:
Since both the assumptions follow from the given statement,So both 1 and 2 are implicit
Correct Answer: If only assumption I is Implicit
Explanation:
The boards have been put with the assumption that they may have a positive impact.
Correct Answer: Neither 1 nor 2 is true
Explanation:
Nothing can be deduced regarding the effect of reapirs of office building on efficency of workers,or the requirement of funds for repairs,from the given statement.So,neither 1 nor 2 is true
Correct Answer: Only 1 is true
Explanation:
The statement mentions that he will pass if he is intelligent.So,1 is implicit.further,this means that it is not necessary that he will pass.So, 2 is not implicit
Correct Answer: Both 1 and 2 follow
Explanation:
Clearly A whishes to study the degree of effect of pay revision on job satisfaction of employees.This means that job satisfaction can be measured and A is capable of making such a study.So,both are not implicit
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