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Reasoning Ability - Statement & Assumption

Statement: "The company should switch to a four-day work week."
Assumptions:
1️⃣ A shorter work week will increase employee productivity.
2️⃣ The company can maintain required operations with one fewer workday.
Which assumption(s) is/are implicit?

AOnly 1

BBoth 1 and 2

COnly 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Observe neutral wording
The statement is a general policy suggestion (no reason like 'to increase productivity' or 'to cut costs' is attached).
Step 2: Test Assumption 1
Because no purpose is specified, the statement does not necessarily assume productivity will increase — that is a possible motive, but not implicit in this neutral recommendation.
Step 3: Test Assumption 2
Similarly, the statement does not implicitly claim the company can maintain operations without loss; operational viability is a separate evaluation, not automatically assumed by the neutral suggestion.
Final Answer:
Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit. → Option D
Quick Check:
Neutral policy proposals do not always carry hidden practical assumptions unless a specific benefit or feasibility claim is attached ✅

Quick Trick: If no purpose or effect is stated, avoid assuming specific benefits or feasibility automatically.

Common Mistakes:

Reading unstated motives into neutral policy suggestions.

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