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Que. Statement: Use PVC pipes which have 10 years longer life to any other.
Assumptions:

I. People prefer only those pipes which are durable.
II. Other pipes are not durable.
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 II is implicit
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