Statement: Would oil prices fell two cent when country 'X' agreed to allow United Nations weapons inspector to review their weapons. -A news Conclusions : I. The country 'X' is an oil-producing country. II. The country 'X' is not an oil-producing country.

if only conclusion I follows
if only conclusion II follows
if either I or II follows
if neither I nor II follows, and

Correct Answer: if either I or II follows

Explanation:

Slump in oil price is the result of recent steps taken by country X. On the basis of the statement, However, we can't conclude that country 'X' is an oil-producing country . But either of the two conclusions must be true.

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