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Statement I: A car broke down on the highway. Statement II: The mechanic's shop offered discounts this week.

Correct answer: C. Both are unrelated

  • A. I is the cause and II is its effect
  • B. II is the cause and I is its effect
  • C. Both are unrelated
  • D. Both are effects of a common cause

Explanation

The correct answer is Option C: Both are unrelated. Statement I describes an event where a car broke down, and Statement II talks about a mechanic's shop offering discounts. There is no logical connection or direct relationship between these two events, making them independent of each other. Option A and B suggest a direct cause-and-effect relationship that does not exist, while Option D implies a common cause, which is not evident from the given statements.

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