Statement: A major retail store announced a 30% reduction on all food items during the weekend. Assumptions: I. People may still prefer to buy food items from other stores. II. A large number of customers may visit this retail store and purchase food items because of the discount. Choose the option that identifies which assumption(s) is/are implicit.

Introduction / Context:
Promotional discounts aim to boost store traffic and sales. We must identify which background belief the store relies on when offering 30% off on all food items for a limited period.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• There is a weekend-only 30% discount on all food items.
• The store expects a behavioral response from consumers.

Concept / Approach:
An implicit assumption is one that must be true (or expected to be true) for the action to be reasonable. The discount is a tactic to attract customers; thus the store must assume increased footfall or conversions.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Assess Assumption I: It states that some consumers may still prefer other stores. This can be true in reality, but the store’s decision does not depend on it. Whether or not some defect, the discount strategy stands.Assess Assumption II: It asserts that many customers will visit and buy more due to the discount. Without this, the promotion would not be justified (it would reduce margins without compensating volume). Hence II is necessary.

Verification / Alternative check:
If II were false, the discount would be self-defeating. If I were false, the promotion could still succeed (everyone might flock to the store). Therefore only II is required.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Only I,” “either,” and “both” incorrectly privilege I. “Neither” ignores the essential draw-assumption in II.

Common Pitfalls:
Treating a realistically possible side fact (I) as if it were necessary. The decision hinges on II.

Final Answer:
if only Assumption II is implicit