Mathematics · Critical Reasoning

Given below is a statement followed by two possible underlying assumptions I and II. Read the information carefully and select the correct option. Statement: Extracts of plant C have been found useful in treating an earlier fatal disease. Although plant C, once imported, can be grown on any moist soil, most pharma companies in country Y are still choosing synthetic substitutes over using natural extracts. Assumptions: I. Unlike the case in all other countries, in Country Y, production of this synthetic substitute is substantially cheaper than growing Plant C. II. The effect of a synthetic substitute is not drastically different from the plant extract.