Statement & Assumption — “The next meeting of the institute’s board will be held after one year.” Which assumptions are implicit? I. The institute will continue to exist and function after one year. II. The board will be dissolved after one year.
Verbal Reasoning
Statement and Assumption
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Scheduling a meeting one year ahead presupposes institutional continuity. We must decide which assumptions are necessary.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- A formal plan exists for a board meeting after a year.
- The board is presumed to remain operative to meet then.
Concept / Approach:Assumption I is required: without the institute’s continued functioning, planning a meeting is pointless. Assumption II (board will be dissolved) contradicts the planning act and is not implicit.
Step-by-Step Solution:I: Necessary for the feasibility of a meeting.II: Not only unnecessary, but contrary to the statement.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:Any option containing II imports a claim that undermines the scheduling itself.
Final Answer:if only Assumption I is implicit