Comprehension “If the government fails to curb inflation, the middle class will bear the brunt.” The author assumes that:

The statement "If the government fails to curb inflation, the middle class will bear the brunt" implies a specific vulnerability. To "bear the brunt" means to suffer the worst part of an unpleasant or difficult situation. This phrase directly suggests that the middle class is disproportionately affected by inflation compared to other groups. Therefore, the author assumes that the middle class is the most vulnerable to inflation (B). This is the foundational premise for why they would suffer the most. Option A, "Inflation is beneficial for the rich," is not assumed; the focus is on the middle class's suffering. Option C, "The government wants inflation," is contrary to the idea of the government needing to "curb" it. Option D, "The middle class controls prices," is an unsupported assertion, as the statement describes them as victims, not agents, of price changes.