My take is option 'E' too, it very clearly states the inference of the passage.
Answer is A.
The local government office had limited funding. They could not offer jobs to all applicants. So much so that they had to reject even highly qualified applicants.
The only conclusion is - they received application far in excess of jobs available. Unable to accomodate everyone, they are rejecting even the highly qualified ones.
All others are not backed by evidence in the stimulus.
OA for this one is A
Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer you a position in our local government office for the summer. As you know, funding for summer jobs is limited, and it is impossible for us to offer jobs to all those who want them. Consequently, we are forced to reject many highly qualified applicants.
Which of the following can be inferred from the letter?
(A) The number of applicants for summer jobs in the government office exceeded the number of summer jobs available.
(B) The applicant who received the letter was considered highly qualified.
(C) Very little funding was available for summer jobs in the government office.
(D) The application of the person who received the letter was considered carefully before being rejected.
(E) Most of those who applied for summer jobs were considered qualified for the available positions.
No Doubts its A
If A, then B. If B, then C.
If C, then D.
If all of the statements above are true, which of the following must also be true?
(A) If D, then A.
(B) If not B, then not C.
(C) If not D, then not A.
(D) If D, then E.
(E) If not A, then not D.
The contra-positive statements mean this:
If A, then B that implies if If not B then not A.
It's like: If it rains then I will eat chocolate.
does this statement means that if it not rains then i won't eat chocolate? or I ate chocolate then definitely it rained?
NO it dosen't mean. there can be many reasons why i ate the chocolate. raining is just one of the reasons, not the only one.
But it definitely means: I didn't eat chocolate then it must not have rained.
Using this logic, we get:
If not D then not C
If not C then not B
and if not B then not A
from above 3 statements if not D then definitely not A.
so answer is C.
Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer you a position in our local government office for the summer. As you know, funding for summer jobs is limited, and it is impossible for us to offer jobs to all those who want them. Consequently, we are forced to reject many highly qualified applicants.
Which of the following can be inferred from the letter?
(A) The number of applicants for summer jobs in the government office exceeded the number of summer jobs available.
(B) The applicant who received the letter was considered highly qualified.
(C) Very little funding was available for summer jobs in the government office.
(D) The application of the person who received the letter was considered carefully before being rejected.
(E) Most of those who applied for summer jobs were considered qualified for the available positions.
C,D and E are all crap. you can't infer these from the argument.
B is a very tempting answer. infact even i marked this when i did this ques long back but reading the argument once again we get..."we are forced to reject many highly qualified participants" now this dosen't mean that the gut who received letter is highly qualified.
and it definitely says A is true. demand is more than supply.
Hope it clears your doubt.
Regards,
Neha
If A, then B. If B, then C.
If C, then D.
If all of the statements above are true, which of the following must also be true?
(A) If D, then A.
(B) If not B, then not C.
(C) If not D, then not A.
(D) If D, then E.
(E) If not A, then not D.
Is the answer A.
I wont go with B, C or E. The statement doesn't say anything about the effect of an event not happening. That leaves option A and D. D is beyond scope.
Hence option A.
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)SuperQuick is one of the top convenience store franchises in the nation.The directors of franchise attribute major part of their success to their cash only policy that speeds the check out process by eliminating the need for clerks to perform time consuming creditchecks.SuperQuick recently announced its intention to acquire DiamondDryCleaners and apply their trade mark payment process in all DiamondDryCleaner stores.
In deciding to implement SuperQuick check-out procedures in Diamond DryCleaners,the director assume that
A)DryCleaning check out times can not be decreased with out implementation of cash only policy
B)Diamond drycleaner's most time consuming task is performing customer credit checks
c)Drycleaning stores do not need to accept payments on credit in order to acquire and retain customers
D)SuperQuick can generate additional growth by offering dry cleaning services in their convenience stores
E)Diamond Dry cleaning uses cash accounting methods similar to those in place at SuperQuick
In deciding to implement SuperQuick check-out procedures in Diamond DryCleaners,the director assume that
A)DryCleaning check out times can not be decreased with out implementation of cash only policy
B)Diamond drycleaner's most time consuming task is performing customer credit checks
c)Drycleaning stores do not need to accept payments on credit in order to acquire and retain customers
D)SuperQuick can generate additional growth by offering dry cleaning services in their convenience stores
E)Diamond Dry cleaning uses cash accounting methods similar to those in place at SuperQuick
1) Under normal conditions, a single AA NiCD will power a smoke detector for a minimum 60 days. The current county regulation requiring all hospitals to replace the AA NiCD batteries in their smoke detectors every 45 days is both illogical and unduly harms the environment. The current replacement schedule could safely be extended to 60 days thereby decreasing the number of environment-damaging batteries requiring disposal.
Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the above conclusion?
a) The chemicals used in certain medical treatments can affect the operation of a smoke detector.
B) Smoke detectors can normally operate on a single AA NiCD battery for longer than 60 days.
C) The country's Hospital administrators would prefer to replace smoke detector batteries on a rotating schedule rather than in a single large batch
D) The results of a recent poll indicate that over half of the county's hospital administrators supported to a change to the current replacement schedule.
E) Most homeowners replace their smoke detector batteries only four times per year
Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the above conclusion?
a) The chemicals used in certain medical treatments can affect the operation of a smoke detector.
B) Smoke detectors can normally operate on a single AA NiCD battery for longer than 60 days.
C) The country's Hospital administrators would prefer to replace smoke detector batteries on a rotating schedule rather than in a single large batch
D) The results of a recent poll indicate that over half of the county's hospital administrators supported to a change to the current replacement schedule.
E) Most homeowners replace their smoke detector batteries only four times per year
1) Under normal conditions, a single AA NiCD will power a smoke detector for a minimum 60 days. The current county regulation requiring all hospitals to replace the AA NiCD batteries in their smoke detectors every 45 days is both illogical and unduly harms the environment. The current replacement schedule could safely be extended to 60 days thereby decreasing the number of environment-damaging batteries requiring disposal.
Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the above conclusion?
a) The chemicals used in certain medical treatments can affect the operation of a smoke detector.
B) Smoke detectors can normally operate on a single AA NiCD battery for longer than 60 days.
C) The country's Hospital administrators would prefer to replace smoke detector batteries on a rotating schedule rather than in a single large batch
D) The results of a recent poll indicate that over half of the county's hospital administrators supported to a change to the current replacement schedule.
E) Most homeowners replace their smoke detector batteries only four times per year
Is it C, as the rotating schedule can take longer time for the one the last one.
A doesn't say anything about battery life.
B supporting the argument.
D Not relevant
E Not relevant
)SuperQuick is one of the top convenience store franchises in the nation.The directors of franchise attribute major part of their success to their cash only policy that speeds the check out process by eliminating the need for clerks to perform time consuming creditchecks.SuperQuick recently announced its intention to acquire DiamondDryCleaners and apply their trade mark payment process in all DiamondDryCleaner stores.
In deciding to implement SuperQuick check-out procedures in Diamond DryCleaners,the director assume that
A)DryCleaning check out times can not be decreased with out implementation of cash only policy
B)Diamond drycleaner's most time consuming task is performing customer credit checks
c)Drycleaning stores do not need to accept payments on credit in order to acquire and retain customers
D)SuperQuick can generate additional growth by offering dry cleaning services in their convenience stores
E)Diamond Dry cleaning uses cash accounting methods similar to those in place at SuperQuick
My take is C.
Whats the OA?
My take is C.
Whats the OA?
It is C.Can u explain why not E
Is it C, as the rotating schedule can take longer time for the one the last one.
A doesn't say anything about battery life.
B supporting the argument.
D Not relevant
E Not relevant
OA is A.can any body explain how?
Answer is option D
Answer is option D
becoz the mental tests to be performed on the peoples with different immune systems level would be completely irrelevant if the immune systems were to be affected by mental strengths......
As one who has always believed that truth is our nation's surest weapon in the propaganda war against our foes, I am distressed by reports of "disinformation" campaigns by American intelligence agents in Western Europe. In a disinformation campaign, untruths are disseminated through gullible local journalists in order to damage the interests of our enemies and protect our own. Those who defend this practice say that lying is necessary to counter Soviet disinformation campaigns aimed at damaging America's political interests. These apologists contend that one must fight fire with fire. I would point out to the apologists that the fire department finds water more effective.
The author's main point is that
(A) although disinformation campaigns may be effective, they are unacceptable on ethical grounds
(B) America's moral standing in the world depends on its adherence to the truth
(C) the temporary political gains produced by disinformation campaigns generally give way to long-term losses
(D) Soviet disinformation campaigns have done little to damage America's standing in Europe
(E) disinformation campaigns do not effectively serve the political interests of the United States
The author's main point is that
(A) although disinformation campaigns may be effective, they are unacceptable on ethical grounds
(B) America's moral standing in the world depends on its adherence to the truth
(C) the temporary political gains produced by disinformation campaigns generally give way to long-term losses
(D) Soviet disinformation campaigns have done little to damage America's standing in Europe
(E) disinformation campaigns do not effectively serve the political interests of the United States
Are you still reading the other newspaper in town? Did you know that the Daily Bugle is owned by an out-of-town business syndicate that couldn't care less about the people of Gotham City? Read the Daily Clarion, the only real voice of the people of Gotham City!
Which of the following most directly refutes the argument raised in the advertisement above?
(A) Over half of the advertising revenues of the Daily Clarion come from firms whose headquarters are located outside of Gotham City.
(B) The Daily Clarion usually devotes more of its pages to out-of-town news than does the Daily Bugle.
(C) Nearly 40 percent of the readers of the Daily Clarion reside outside the limits of Gotham City.
(D) The editor-in-chief and all the other members of the editorial staff of the Daily Bugle have lived and worked in Gotham City for ten years or more.
(E) The Daily Bugle has been published in Gotham City for a longer time than has the Daily Clarion.
Which of the following most directly refutes the argument raised in the advertisement above?
(A) Over half of the advertising revenues of the Daily Clarion come from firms whose headquarters are located outside of Gotham City.
(B) The Daily Clarion usually devotes more of its pages to out-of-town news than does the Daily Bugle.
(C) Nearly 40 percent of the readers of the Daily Clarion reside outside the limits of Gotham City.
(D) The editor-in-chief and all the other members of the editorial staff of the Daily Bugle have lived and worked in Gotham City for ten years or more.
(E) The Daily Bugle has been published in Gotham City for a longer time than has the Daily Clarion.
As one who has always believed that truth is our nations surest weapon in the propaganda war against our foes, I am distressed by reports of disinformation campaigns by American intelligence agents in Western Europe. In a disinformation campaign, untruths are disseminated through gullible local journalists in order to damage the interests of our enemies and protect our own. Those who defend this practice say that lying is necessary to counter Soviet disinformation campaigns aimed at damaging Americas political interests. These apologists contend that one must fight fire with fire. I would point out to the apologists that the fire department finds water more effective.
The authors main point is that
(A) although disinformation campaigns may be effective, they are unacceptable on ethical grounds
(B) Americas moral standing in the world depends on its adherence to the truth
(C) the temporary political gains produced by disinformation campaigns generally give way to long-term losses
(D) Soviet disinformation campaigns have done little to damage Americas standing in Europe
(E) disinformation campaigns do not effectively serve the political interests of the United States
A-Could not clearly refute as firms having headquarter outside might also be having good customer base in Gotham too.
B Again not enough support, it may be possible that Daily Clarion have more number of total pages than Daily Bugle have.
c. With the facts provided not possible to compare both.
d. The reason mentioned to use here is Daily bugle is owned by an out of town syndicate. This option refutes the premise directly by saying that main staff is staying in Gotham---so correct.
e. Not relevant to the premise.
Whats the OA?
Daily Bugle question OA is D
As one who has always believed that truth is our nations surest weapon in the propaganda war against our foes, I am distressed by reports of disinformation campaigns by American intelligence agents in Western Europe. In a disinformation campaign, untruths are disseminated through gullible local journalists in order to damage the interests of our enemies and protect our own. Those who defend this practice say that lying is necessary to counter Soviet disinformation campaigns aimed at damaging Americas political interests. These apologists contend that one must fight fire with fire. I would point out to the apologists that the fire department finds water more effective.
The authors main point is that
(A) although disinformation campaigns may be effective, they are unacceptable on ethical grounds--Disinformation Campaign effectiveness is not supported in the argument so could not be main idea
(B) Americas moral standing in the world depends on its adherence to the truth-that truth is our nations surest weapon in the propaganda war against our foes
(C) the temporary political gains produced by disinformation campaigns generally give way to long-term losses-Not supported by argument
(D) Soviet disinformation campaigns have done little to damage Americas standing in Europe-Not supported by argument
(E) disinformation campaigns do not effectively serve the political interests of the United States-Not supported by argument
Although to me B doesn't seem to a perfect answer but it seems to be best among other.
Whats the OA?