Critical Reasoning — Assumptions Statement: Unable to manage with his present salary, Arun has decided to join another company. Which assumptions are implicit?

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Introduction / Context:The reason given for Arun’s move is salary inadequacy. We must see which background beliefs must be true for this to be rational. Given Data / Assumptions: I: The new company has a better work environment. II: Arun’s present company offers only a moderate/insufficient pay package. III: The new company pays a higher salary to all employees. Concept / Approach: An assumption is necessary only if the action relies on it. Arun’s stated motive is salary; nothing is said about work environment (I). He needs a higher salary offer for himself, not a universal higher scale for everyone (III). Step-by-Step Solution: II is required: the present salary is inadequate, hence characterized as moderate/low for his needs.I is optional/unknown: environment could be better, worse, or the same; decision is justified by pay alone.III is unnecessary: it suffices that Arun’s own offer is higher; a blanket statement about all employees is not needed. Verification / Alternative check: If II were false (present pay already adequate), the move contradicts the reason provided. If I or III were false, the move can still be justified by Arun’s own package. Why Other Options Are Wrong: “All are implicit” overreaches; “II and III” adds needless generalization; “None” ignores the explicit inadequacy premise. Common Pitfalls: Assuming generalized policies of the new employer when only an individual offer matters. Final Answer: Only II is implicit

Critical Reasoning — Assumptions Statement: Unable to manage with his present salary, Arun has decided to join another company. Which assumptions are implicit?

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