Q:

In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer.

I. Over the last two years 22% of the Company P’s manpower was laid off.
II. Over the past two years Company P has sold off many of their major assets.

• 1
  Both I and II are effects of a common cause.
• 2
  I is the cause and II is its possible effect.
• 3
  II is the cause and I is its possible effect.
• 4
  Both I and II are independent causes.