Statement–Assumption — “The school will rent out its premises during weekends and holidays for functions to augment resources.” Assumptions: I) Parents may protest against the decision. II) There may not be enough demand for hiring the premises. Choose the implicit assumption(s).

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The decision aims to raise funds by monetizing idle infrastructure time (weekends/holidays). For the decision to be rational, the school must anticipate sufficient demand and manageable stakeholder response. The two given assumptions are both negative contingencies and are not necessary beliefs behind the decision.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Action: rent out premises on off-days.
  • Goal: augment resources.


Concept / Approach:
To proceed, the authority need not assume parents will protest (I). They might instead assume parents will accept or that communication will mitigate concerns. Likewise, assuming “there may not be enough demand” (II) would undermine the plan; the plausible assumption is the opposite—that demand exists. Neither I nor II is a required premise.


Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Extract the minimal positive premises: idle capacity, expected demand, fundraising need.2) Evaluate I and II: both are not required; II directly contradicts viability.


Verification / Alternative check:


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Picking I or II attributes pessimistic beliefs that would not motivate the decision.


Common Pitfalls:
Assuming that any listed risk is an assumed certainty; decisions often proceed while merely managing risks.


Final Answer:
Neither Assumption I nor II is implicit.

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