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Statement: The electric supply corporation has decided to open a few more collection centres in the business district area. Assumptions: The people in the area may welcome the decision. Henceforth there may be less time required by the customers for paying electricity bill.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Either I or II is implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit

Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit

Explanation:

Clearly, more collection centres would enable the common people to pay their bills easily, conveniently and quickly and this would cause them to welcome the idea. So, both I and II are implicit.

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