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Que. Statement: I have written several letters to the branch manager regarding my account in the bank but did not receive any reply so far.
Assumptions:

I. Branch manager is expected to read letters received from the customer.
II. Branch manager is expected to reply to the letters received from the customers.
a. Only assumption I is implicit
b. Only assumption II is implicit
c. Either I or II is implicit
d. Both I and II are implicit
Correct Answer:Both I and II are implicit
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