[Solved] Statement: "Taking the metro is better than driving to work."Assumptions:1️⃣ Both options can be compared on cost and convenience.2️⃣ Metro travel saves more time or money than driving.... | Reasoning Ability

Reasoning Ability - Statement & Assumption

Statement: "Taking the metro is better than driving to work."
Assumptions:
1️⃣ Both options can be compared on cost and convenience.
2️⃣ Metro travel saves more time or money than driving.
Which assumption(s) is/are implicit?

AOnly 1

BOnly 2

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Identify comparison
The statement recommends metro over driving.
Step 2: Evaluate
Both comparability and advantage (time/cost) are implicit.
Final Answer:
Both 1 and 2 are implicit. → Option C
Quick Check:
If metro offered no benefit, claim fails ✅

Quick Trick: Transport comparisons assume both share goal and one saves resources.

Common Mistakes:

Ignoring that metrics must be relevant (time or cost).

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