Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.
Statement:
An advertisement states that XYZ paints should be used to decorate houses.
Assumptions:
1. People want to decorate their house.
2. Only XYZ paints can make houses decorative.

An advertisement states that XYZ paints should be used to decorate houses.

 Assumption 1: People want to decorate their house.

Assumption 1 suggests that people want to decorate their houses. This is a reasonable assumption because the advertisement is recommending XYZ paints specifically for decorating houses. The premise behind advertising is that people are looking for ways to improve or decorate their homes.

This assumption is implicit in the statement because if people did not want to decorate their houses, the advertisement would not be relevant or necessary.

Assumption 2: Only XYZ paints can make houses decorative.

Assumption 2 suggests that only XYZ paints can make houses decorative. The advertisement recommends XYZ paints, but it does not necessarily imply that XYZ paints are the only option. It simply suggests that they are suitable for decorating houses. The statement doesn't rule out other brands or types of paints that can also be used for decoration.

This assumption is not implicit in the statement, as the advertisement does not claim that XYZ paints are the only decorative option.

Thus, the correct answer is that Assumption 1 is implicit, but Assumption 2 is not.

Thus, correct option is (a).