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Statements: Our securities investments carry market risk. Consult your investment advisor or agent before investing. Conclusions: One should not invest in securities. The investment advisor calculates the market risk with certainty.

Only conclusion I follows
Only conclusion II follows
Either I or II follows
Neither I nor II follows
Both I and II follow

Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Explanation:

Investment in securities involves risk. This does not mean that one should not invest in securities. So, I does not follow. Since the statement advises one to consult investment advisor before investing, so II follows.

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