Question

Smoking inside the auditorium is a punishable offense.

1. Smoking causes cancer.
2. The cigarette smoke may be hazardous even for others sitting in the auditorium.
Select the correct option:
a. Only assumption (1) is implicit.
b. Only assumption (2) is implicit.
c. Either (1) or (2) is implicit.
d. Neither (1) nor (2) is implicit.
e. Both (1) and (2) are implicit.

Answer 1

Both Assumption (1), that smoking causes cancer, and Assumption (2), regarding the hazards of second-hand smoke, are implicit in the rule against smoking in the auditorium. They are based on the scientific understanding of the health risks posed by tobacco and second-hand smoke.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the facts, both assumptions are implicit in the statement about smoking being a punishable offense in the auditorium. Assumption (1) pertains to the well-documented fact that tobacco and second-hand smoke are carcinogenic. It is generally understood that if smoking is not allowed, one of the reasons is the potential harm from cancer-causing agents in tobacco smoke to both smokers and non-smokers. Assumption (2) relates to the hazards of second-hand smoke even for those who do not smoke. This also is supported by substantial evidence that second-hand smoke can cause various health issues, including lung cancer, respiratory infections, and a heightened risk for SIDS in children.

Focusing on the hazards inside an enclosed space like an auditorium, where air circulation might be limited, the risks increase for everyone present, not just smokers. This understanding motivates rules against smoking in shared indoor spaces, reflecting a broader awareness of the health impacts of exposure to tobacco smoke.