Statement–Assumption (Politicians Become Rich by Votes): Statement: “Politicians become rich by the votes of the people.” Assumptions: I) People vote with the intention to make politicians rich. II) Politicians become rich purely by their own virtue.
Verbal Reasoning
Statement and Assumption
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AOnly Assumption I is implicit
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BOnly Assumption II is implicit
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CBoth Assumptions I and II are implicit
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DBoth Assumptions I and II are not implicit
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EEither Assumption I or II is implicit
Answer
Correct Answer: Both Assumptions I and II are not implicit
Explanation
Reasoning:The statement (arguably cynical) attributes wealth accumulation to electoral success. It does not claim that voters intend enrichment (I) nor that enrichment stems from personal virtue (II). Thus neither assumption is necessary.
Final Answer:Both Assumptions I and II are not implicit.