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Statement The residents of the locality wrote a letter to the corporation requesting to restore normal in the supply of drinking water immediately as the supply at present is just not adequate. Assumptions I. The corporation may not take any action on the letter. II. The municipality has enough water to meet the demand. III. The water supply to the area was adequate in the past.

I and II are implicit
II and III are implicit
Only II is implicit
Only III is implicit

Correct Answer: II and III are implicit

Explanation:

Assumption II and III are implicit because without these assumptions the statement does not make any sense. Assumption I is contrary to what is the purpose of the statement. Hence, I is an invalid assumption.

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