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Statement: "Get rid of your past for future, get our new generation fridge at a discount in exchange of old"- An advertisement. Assumptions: The sales of the new fridge may increase in the coming months. People prefer to exchange future with past.

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, the scheme would encourage those owning an old fridge to go for a new one at a reasonable price without the hassles of disposing off the old one. So, I is implicit. Besides, an advertisement highlights that which appeals to masses and which customers crave for. So, II is also implicit.

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