Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: if both Assumption I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Increasing class size is a revenue-side measure. It makes sense only if (a) the demand exists to fill the additional seats and (b) the incremental fee revenue per class materially reduces the budget shortfall. Otherwise, the plan either fails operationally (empty seats) or financially (insufficient revenue gain).
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
For policy coherence, both market feasibility (II) and financial effectiveness (I) must be presupposed. If either fails, the stated outcome becomes unlikely, undermining the decision’s rationale.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
If the market is thin and few additional students enroll, or fees are too low, the gap will persist—contradicting the policy’s goal.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Ignoring capacity constraints (rooms, teachers). The assumption is minimal: enough demand and sufficient marginal revenue.
Final Answer:
Both Assumption I and II are implicit.
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