Statement:The Government has decided to auction construction of highways to private entities in several blocks across the country on build operate transfer basis. Which of the following assumption is/are Implicit in the above Statement:? (A)An adequate number of private entities may not respond to the Government's auction notification. (B)Many private entities in the ( country are capable of constructing highways within reasonable time. (C) The Government's proposal of build operate transfer may financially benefit the private entities.

Argument - an argument is a series of statements used to present reasons for accepting a conclusion.  Example Statement: The ground was slippery -  it must have been raining. This statement consists of three parts discussed below. Premise or preposition: The ground was slippery. Premise is the basis or supporting statement on which we make further statements/ conclusions. There can be more than one premises in an argument. Assumption: The ground become slippery only when it rains. Assumption is a Hidden premise -  a missing link in the chain of argument. Conclusion: it must have been raining.... Show more

Argument - an argument is a series of statements used to present reasons for accepting a conclusion.  Example Statement: The ground was slippery -  it must have been raining. This statement consists of three parts discussed below. Premise or preposition: The ground was slippery. Premise is the basis or supporting statement on which we make further statements/ conclusions. There can be more than one premises in an argument. Assumption: The ground become slippery only when it rains. Assumption is a Hidden premise -  a missing link in the chain of argument. Conclusion: it must have been raining. Understanding Assumption (concept): Assumption provides an hidden basis/support to the whole structure of an argument.(imagine like base of a building). If we remove this basis/support whole argument would baseless/illogical.

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