Discussion Forum : Statement & Assumptions
Question - Statement:
“While solving a sum related to cubes and cuboids you compelled me to draw a sketch of cuboid on the black board but what will happen when you will go through the chapter of Profit and Loss, where you will have to calculate profit gained by a dishonest shopkeeper?”
— A teacher X to a student Y .
Assumptions:
I. The student will require a sketch of while calculating profit earned by the dishonest shopkeeper.
II. The student should try to solve the sum related to cubes and cuboids without drawing a sketch of cuboid.
Options:
A .  if only assumption I is implicit.
B .  if only assumption II is implicit.
C .  if either I or II is implicit.
D .  if neither I nor II is implicit.
E .  if both I and II are implicit.
Answer: Option E
Answer: (e) X gives an example and compares in such a manner that he assumes a situation similar to the existing problem; therefore he must be assuming I. II is also implicit because it is the motive behind the statement of X.

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