Between 1960 and 1966, the State University system had 92 percent of its capacity filled by students. During this time the system admitted 31 students each year for every 100 available spots in the system; the remaining 61 spots were filled by upperclassmen. From 1967 to 1975, the State University system filled 99 percent of its capacity with students; however the system also lowered its admission rate to 23 students for every 100 available spots each year.
If the statements above are true, which of the following conclusions can be most properly drawn?
A. As a university system's admission rate falls, it is generally true that the percent of capacity filled increases.
B. The number of available spots in the State University system declined between the two time periods.
C. The proportion of young people applying to college increased between the two time periods.
D. The number of people dropping out before finishing their degrees declined between the two periods.
E. The average length of time that a student stayed in the State University system increased between the two time periods.
Solution---
The gist of the evidence provided is that in the mentioned time span, fewer students were admitted yet the utilization of capacity increased. The conclusion needs to be something that logically is derived from the given evidence. For e.g. The capacity was lowered, or more than 61% spots were given to upperclassmen.
Let's look at the choices.
A. Not really gives a logical conclusion.
B. reassertion of evidence
C. young people out of scope
D. # of people dropping out doesn't affect the admissions
E. makes sense. no wonder more seats were filled out by upperclassmen.
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