[Solved] Statement: "Elderly people should be treated with respect and care."Assumptions:1️⃣ Respecting elders is a moral duty in society.... | Reasoning Ability

Reasoning Ability - Statement & Assumption

Statement: "Elderly people should be treated with respect and care."
Assumptions:
1️⃣ Respecting elders is a moral duty in society.
2️⃣ The elderly are often neglected or disrespected and need protective measures.
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 ethical intent
The statement is prescriptive, urging respectful treatment and care for elders.
Step 2: Test Assumption 1
That treating elders with respect is a societal moral duty underpins the prescription — implicit.
Step 3: Test Assumption 2
Urging care also implies the existence of neglect or insufficient support that the prescription seeks to remedy — implicit.
Final Answer:
Both 1 and 2 are implicit. → Option C
Quick Check:
Moral exhortations typically assume both value and a need to act ✅

Quick Trick: Care exhortations imply both moral duty and existing need.

Common Mistakes:

Assuming exhortation exists despite no social shortfall.

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Which assumption(s) is/are implicit?

Step 1: Identify ethical intent

Step 2: Test Assumption 1

Step 3: Test Assumption 2

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