Statement I: Our education system is second to none.
Statement II: In an age when literacy,numerical skills,and problem-solving ability are crucial in the work place,our schools are failing us.

A) Statement I is true and statement II is false.
B) Statement II is true and statement I is false.
C) Both statements are true.
D) Both statements are false.

Statement I claims that our education system is second to none, which means it is the best in the world. However, Statement II implies that our schools are failing us by not adequately equipping students with necessary skills for the workplace. These two statements contradict each other, and since Statement II provides evidence to support its claim, it is more likely to be true than Statement I. Therefore, Statement II is true and Statement I is false.