Statement: The advertisement is in the newspaper. Conclusions: I. Many people will see it. II. It will increase sales. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: The advertisement is in the newspaper. Conclusions: I. Many people will see it. II. It will increase sales.
A. Only I follows
B. Neither I nor II follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Only II follows
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Newspaper ad reaches many readers, so I follows. Impact on sales is not certain, so II does not follow.

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