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Statement: Should Company X be allowed to merge with Company Y? Arguments: I. Yes, The merger of Hindustan Lever with Lipton was a success. II. No. A merger affects the morale of the employees of the company which has to play second fiddle in the merger.

if only argument I is strong
if only argument II is strong
if either I or II is strong
if neither I nor II is strong; and

Correct Answer: if only argument II is strong

Explanation:

I is a weak argument because such an argument based on a single example may be deceptive. It is possible that the arguer is not taking into account several other mergers which have proved to be failures. II is strong because it presents a genuine disadvantage.

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