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Statement Postal rates have been increased to meet the deficit. Assumptions . I. The present rates are very low. II. If the rates are not increased, the deficit cannot be met.

if only Assumptions I is implicit
if only Assumptions II is implicit
if either I or II is implicit
if either I nor II is implicit

Correct Answer: if either I nor II is implicit

Explanation:

On the basic of statement, it is not certain that present rates are very low. We cannot say that increasing the rates is the only way to meet the deficit. Hence, none of the assumptions is implicit.

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