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Statement: 'Please switch off the lights and fans when you leave the room.' — a notice put up in an office. Which of the following is/are implicit assumption(s)? I. Employees may otherwise forget to switch them off.
II. Switching them off saves electricity.

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  • AOnly I is implicit
  • BOnly II is implicit
  • CBoth I and II are implicit
  • DNeither I nor II is implicit

Step-by-Step Solution

The notice is posted because people might forget (I) and because doing so is worthwhile, i.e. saves electricity (II).
Answer: C) Both I and II are implicit

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