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Statement : The dawn of the new millennium could affect computers and computer-run activities. Assumptions I. The dawn of the new millennium will be sad for some people. II. The Y2K specialist can solve the problem.

if only assumption I is implicit.
if only assumption II is implicit.
if either I or II is implicit.
if neither I nor II is implicit.

Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is implicit.

Explanation:

II can't be assumed from the statement because nothing is given about Y2K specialist.
I is not an assumption but a conclusion.

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