Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: None of the statements is a known fact.
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
The problem asks us to separate known facts from assumptions about price and durability. The given facts specify a price range and the existence of two materials; they do not give relative costs or performance differences for those materials.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
To be a “must,” a statement must hold in every interpretation compatible with the facts. If we can imagine any consistent scenario where a statement fails, it is not a necessary fact.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Pick any valid price examples (e.g., titanium at $80, plastic at $200; or swap). All facts hold, but I fails in at least one scenario. Similarly, II and III are independent of given data or contradict it.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Importing real-world stereotypes (e.g., “titanium is pricier” or “expensive lasts longer”) when the logical task forbids unstated assumptions.
Final Answer:
None of the statements is a known fact.
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