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A statement followed by two assumptions I and II is given. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given assumptions are implicit in the given statement. Indicate which one of the four given alternatives is correct.
Statement:
You can fool some of the people all the time.
Assumptions:
(I) There is a time when you cannot fool somebody
(II) Someone can be fooled all the time.

A

Only assumption I is implicit

B

Both assumptions I and II are implicit

C

Only assumption II is implicit

D

Neither assumption I nor II is implicit

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The correct Answer is:
A

Only assumption is implicit in the statement. Assumption II is merely re-statement of the given statement.
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