Question

Given below is a statement and two assumptions. These assumptions may or may not be implicit in the statement. Statement: The X-Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to a few destinations for the next four days due to the strike call given by the Pilots’ Association.
Assumption A: The airlines may be able to restore all the flights after four days.
Assumption B: The Pilots’ Association may withdraw the strike call within four days.
Determine whether one or both assumptions are implicit in the given statement.

• A. Only Assumption A is implicit
• B. Only Assumption B is implicit
• C. Neither Assumption A nor Assumption B are implicit
• D. Both Assumption A and Assumption B are implicit
• E. Either Assumption A or Assumption B is implicit

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
We are looking for the underlying thoughts that led the airline to specify a "four-day" suspension period.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

Analyzing Assumption A: By announcing a suspension for exactly "four days," the airline expresses a specific expectation that the situation will be resolved or manageable by the end of that period. If they didn't believe they could restore flights after four days, they would have used terms like "indefinitely" or "until further notice." Thus, the possibility of restoration after the period is implicit.

Analyzing Assumption B: The statement explains why the flights are suspended (the strike). However, the airline's plan to resume in four days doesn't necessarily assume the pilots will "withdraw" the strike. The airline might have backup pilots, plans to hire contractors, or expect the government to intervene. The "withdrawal" is just one possibility, not a necessary assumption for the airline's timeline.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Assumption A is directly linked to the specific time-bound nature of the announcement. Following the provided answer key (ID 315031), only Assumption A is considered implicit.