Statements and Assumptions Quiz Set 35

Statement: "The prices of onions have touched 80" - a newspaper in Delhi.

Assumptions:

1. Here 80 refers to the Indian currency.
2. There is an ambiguity, it is either 80 per bag, or 80 per kg, or 80 per item.

Statement: Summers have not yet started, but a lot many cold drink companies have started giving advertisements on television.

Assumptions: .

1. Summers are coming, people will need drinks to chill themselves so they should be made aware in advance.
2. Last year's left over stock can be consumed this way because some eager customers will come and buy their cold drinks.

Statement: Ram reaches the office in time even though he comes by bicycle.

Assumptions: .

1. Ram lives nearby to the office.
2. Ram is punctual.

Statement: "He is running a social media campaign. He seems to be ahead of you" - A supporter to a candidate for the state elections.

Assumptions:

1. The supporter is referring to the opponent candidate.
2. The supporter is making a false statement.

Statement: Most people who stop smoking gain weight.

Assumptions: .

1. If one stops smoking, one will gain weight.
2. If one does not stop smoking, one will not gain weight.