Question

Statement: The government should reduce the tax on electric vehicles to promote green transportation.
Assumption I: High taxes discourage people from buying electric vehicles.
Assumption II: Reducing tax alone is enough to boost green transportation.

• A. Only Assumption I is implicit
• B. Only Assumption II is implicit
• C. Both assumptions are implicit
• D. Neither assumption is implicit

Hint:

When evaluating assumptions, check if they are necessary and reasonable for the statement to hold true.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the statement
The statement suggests reducing tax to encourage electric vehicle usage. Step 2: Evaluate assumptions
Assumption I: High taxes discourage buyers — reasonable and implicit.
Assumption II: Reducing tax alone is enough — this is a strong assumption and may not necessarily be true (other factors may also influence green transportation).
Step 3: Conclusion
Only Assumption I is implicit.