[Solved] Statement: "Scientists believe the new drug will cure the disease completely in five years."Assumptions:1️⃣ The drug is currently showing promising results.... | Reasoning Ability

Reasoning Ability - Statement & Assumption

Statement: "Scientists believe the new drug will cure the disease completely in five years."
Assumptions:
1️⃣ The drug is currently showing promising results.
2️⃣ No unforeseen complications will halt its progress.
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 the basis of belief
The claim assumes confidence in continued progress.
Step 2: Evaluate assumptions
Assumption 1 — current success so far — not necessarily implied (the belief could be based on theoretical potential). Assumption 2 — no setbacks will occur — is key to trust the prediction timeline.
Final Answer:
Only 2 is implicit. → Option B
Quick Check:
If major failures were expected, no five-year success claim would be made ✅

Quick Trick: Future-success beliefs often hinge more on assumed smooth progress than present data.

Common Mistakes:

Assuming past success is always a stated premise of future confidence.

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