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Que. Statement: "Blue tie would help us identify our staff from others." - A suggestion in a company.
Assumptions:

I. The company needs to identify its staff.
II. Blue tie is the latest fashion.
a. Only assumption I is implicit
b. Only assumption II is implicit
c. Either I or II is implicit
d. Neither I nor II is implicit
Correct Answer:Only assumption I is implicit
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