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Statement: Take a ferry or a boat instead of a bus to reach the Kravi island faster Assumption: I. The island being in remote location are not easily accessible. II. Ferries and boats are available to travel to Kravi islands.

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

Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.

Explanation:

I is not an assumption because there may be server reasons for the preference being stated. II is implicit because you ask someone to employ a means only when you assume that the means is available.

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