Critical Reasoning — Implicit Assumptions Advertisement claim: “The simplest and most cost-effective way to upgrade your home: exchange your old furniture and get 25%–33% off on new furniture.”

Introduction / Context:In assumption questions, we test which hidden belief must be true for a statement or advertisement to make sense. Here, a furniture company promotes an exchange offer as the “simplest and most cost-effective way to upgrade” one’s home by giving 25%–33% off when old furniture is exchanged.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• I. Nowadays there is no demand for furniture products unless an attractive scheme is offered.
• II. Some customers always desire the best quality and do not bother about cost or convenience.
• III. Some customers want to keep their home up-to-date with reasonable cost and with fewer hassles.

Concept / Approach:Advertisements presuppose an audience with needs aligned to the pitch. A claim of “simplest” and “cost-effective” specifically targets buyers seeking an easy, economical upgrade path. We must check which assumption is necessary for this pitch to be meaningful.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:If we negate Assumption III (no buyers want affordable, low-hassle upgrades), the ad’s promise loses its persuasive foundation. Negating I or II does not invalidate the ad’s logic.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• I: Unnecessary and unrealistic generalization.
• II: Not connected to “cost-effective” and “simplest.”
• I and II: Combines two non-essential claims.
• None of these: Incorrect because III is necessary.

Common Pitfalls:Confusing the ad’s target segment (value-seekers) with all potential customers, or assuming demand is zero without offers.

Final Answer:Only III is implicit