Question

Given below is a statement and two assumptions. These assumptions may or may not be implicit in the statement. Statement: The X-Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to a few destinations for the next four days due to the strike call given by the Pilots’ Association.
Assumption A: The airlines may be able to restore all the flights after four days.
Assumption B: The Pilots’ Association may withdraw the strike call within four days.
Determine whether one or both assumptions are implicit in the given statement.

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

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Assumption-based reasoning — identify what is taken for granted.
Step 1: Analyze the statement.
Flights are suspended only for the next four days due to a strike.
Step 2: Evaluate Assumption A.
Since suspension is temporary (4 days), it is implied that flights are expected to resume after that period. Hence, Assumption A is implicit.
Step 3: Evaluate Assumption B.
The statement does not necessarily assume that the strike will be withdrawn within four days. Flights may resume due to other arrangements as well. Thus, Assumption B is not implicit.
Step 4: Final conclusion.
Only Assumption A is implicit.