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Que. Statement: "Use our product to improve memory of our child. It is based on natural herbs and has no harmful side effects." - An advertisement of a pharmaceutical company.
Assumptions:

I. People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no harmful side effects.
II. Improving memory of child is considered as important by many parents.
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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