Question

Statement: "In my absence, I request you to look after the affairs of our company." - B tells C.
Assumptions:
I. C may not accept the request of B.
II. C has the expertise to handle the affairs of the company.

• A. Only assumption I is implicit
• B. Only assumption II is implicit
• C. Either I or II is implicit
• D. Neither I nor II is implicit
• E. Both I and II are implicit

Answer 1

The correct option is C Either I or II is implicit

C's response to B's request cannot be deduced from the statement. So, I is not implicit. Also, B wishes to authorise C to look after the company in his absence. This means that C is capable of handling the affairs. So, II is implicit.