Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: Only III is implicit
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
A school announces a Summer School on campus for ages 7–14. We must determine which assumptions are necessary for this decision to be sensible.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
An institution launching such a programme typically assumes there is a viable segment that will enrol, not that every single student will or that all parents will stay in the city.
Step-by-Step Solution:
I: “All students will attend” is unnecessary and unrealistic; not implicit.II: “All parents will prefer to remain in the city” is again too strong; not implicit.III: It is reasonable to assume that a significant subset—especially those who cannot afford out-of-station options—will opt for the in-city Summer School. This supports the viability of the programme and is implicit.
Verification / Alternative check:
Even if many families travel, a programme can succeed if a meaningful local subset exists.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Watch for universal quantifiers (“all”, “every”) that are rarely necessary as assumptions.
Final Answer:
Only III is implicit.
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