Statement & Assumption — “The function will start at 3:00 PM. You are requested to take your seats before 3:00 PM.” Which assumptions are implicit? I. If an invitee is not seated before 3:00 PM, the function cannot start. II. The function will start as scheduled at 3:00 PM.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Introduction / Context:The invite indicates a precise start time and asks guests to be seated beforehand. We determine which premises must be true for this request to be sensible.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- There is a scheduled start at 3:00 PM.
- Seating before the start improves orderliness and punctuality.
Concept / Approach:Assumption II is implicit: the organizers intend to begin at the scheduled time, hence the request to be seated earlier. Assumption I is not necessary; the event can still begin even if a few invitees are not seated—organizers commonly begin on time regardless.
Step-by-Step Solution:II: Necessary—punctual start is the rationale for the instruction.I: Too strong—does not follow that one late invitee blocks the start.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:Any option including I imputes an absolute dependency that is not required for the instruction to make sense.
Common Pitfalls:Treating a courtesy/operational request as a strict functional precondition.
Final Answer:if only Assumption II is implicit