Question

A statement is given followed by two arguments I and II. Read the statement and the arguments carefully and select the appropriate answer from the given options.

Statement:

Private schools have increased their fees by 20 per cent for this academic year citing rising costs.

Arguments:

I. The government has lowered the taxes levied on private schools by 8 percent this year.

II The Teacher's Union is protesting against the decision of private schools to cut salaries by 15 percent.

• A. Both arguments I and II strengthen the statement
• B. Argument I weakens, while argument II strengthens the statement
• C. Argument II weakens, while argument I strengthens the statement
• D. Both arguments I and II weaken the statement

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Both arguments I and II weaken the statement

Both arguments I and II weaken the statement