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In.2001 the Peruvian government began requiring tourists to buy expensive permits to hike the remote Inca Trail, which goes to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. The total number of permits is strictly limited; in fact, only 500 people per day are now allowed to hike the Inca Trail, whereas before 2001 daily visitors numbered in the thousands. The Peruvian government claims that this permit program has successfully prevented deterioration of archaeological treasures along the Inca Trail. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument above? (A) Since 2001, tourist guides along the Inca Trail have received 50% to 100% increases in take-home pay. (B) Villages near Machu Picchu have experienced declines in income, as fewer tourists buy fewer craft goods and refreshments. (C) Many of the funds from the sale ofInca Trail permits are used to staff a museum of Incan culture in Lima, Peru's capital, and to hire guards for archaeological sites without permit programs. (D) Since 2001, Incan ruins similar to Machu Picchu but not on the Inca Trail have disintegrated at a significantly greater rate than those on the Inca Trail. (E) The total number of tourists in Peru has risen substantially since 2001, even as the number of tourists hiking the Inca Trail has remained constant.
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prinkashar wrote: In.2001 the Peruvian government began requiring tourists to buy expensive permits
to hike the remote Inca Trail, which goes to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. The
total number of permits is strictly limited; in fact, only 500 people per day are now
allowed to hike the Inca Trail, whereas before 2001 daily visitors numbered in the
thousands. The Peruvian government claims that this permit program has successfully
prevented deterioration of archaeological treasures along the Inca Trail.
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument above?
(A) Since 2001, tourist guides along the Inca Trail have received 50% to 100%
increases in take-home pay.
(B) Villages near Machu Picchu have experienced declines in income, as fewer
tourists buy fewer craft goods and refreshments.
(C) Many of the funds from the sale ofInca Trail permits are used to staff a museum
of Incan culture in Lima, Peru's capital, and to hire guards for archaeological
sites without permit programs.
(D) Since 2001, Incan ruins similar to Machu Picchu but not on the Inca Trail have
disintegrated at a significantly greater rate than those on the Inca Trail.
(E) The total number of tourists in Peru has risen substantially since 2001, even as
the number of tourists hiking the Inca Trail has remained constant. Bold part -> conclusion The argument states that the gov will reduce access to prevent deterioration. We have to find something that prove and enforce this fact. In the end, the gov do the right thing A) Take home pay is not mentioned - out B) Village near decline in income - irrilevant C) used stuff in museum - irrilevant D) Similar site was destroyed by tourist that could acces without limit - Correct - The plan to divide the tourists in chucks works because a similar site without this policy was destroyed E) Total number VS tourist hiking - is irrilevant 
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Re: CR-Manhattan Can Someone help to elaborate [#permalink]
15 Sep 2012, 19:53
 Thanks for explanation.!!! got it
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In.2001 the Peruvian government began requiring tourists to buy expensive permits to hike the remote Inca Trail, which goes to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. The total number of permits is strictly limited; in fact, only 500 people per day are now allowed to hike the Inca Trail, whereas before 2001 daily visitors numbered in the thousands. The Peruvian government claims that this permit program has successfully prevented deterioration of archaeological treasures along the Inca Trail. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument above? (A) Since 2001, tourist guides along the Inca Trail have received 50% to 100% increases in take-home pay. increase in take home pay does not provide any information regarding deterioration along Inca Trail(B) Villages near Machu Picchu have experienced declines in income, as fewer tourists buy fewer craft goods and refreshments. same as A(C) Many of the funds from the sale ofInca Trail permits are used to staff a museum of Incan culture in Lima, Peru's capital, and to hire guards for archaeological sites without permit programs. usage of funds - irrelevant(D) Since 2001, Incan ruins similar to Machu Picchu but not on the Inca Trail have disintegrated at a significantly greater rate than those on the Inca Trail. clearly says deterioration along Inca Trails was less than other areas in Machu Picchu(E) The total number of tourists in Peru has risen substantially since 2001, even as the number of tourists hiking the Inca Trail has remained constant. increase in number of tourists does not provide any information regarding deterioration along Inca Trail
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Premise - In.2001 the Peruvian government began requiring tourists to buy expensive permits to hike the remote Inca Trail, which goes to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. The total number of permits is strictly limited; in fact, only 500 people per day are now allowed to hike the Inca Trail, whereas before 2001 daily visitors numbered in the thousands Conclusion - The Peruvian government claims that this permit program has successfully prevented deterioration of archaeological treasures along the Inca Trail. Anything which strengthen the conclusion is our answer. Option D is our answer 
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Is this a 700 level question? Somehow I felt it to be easy..
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what is the assumption for this question?
how D validate that assumption?
pls, explain.
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thangvietnam wrote: what is the assumption for this question?
how D validate that assumption?
pls, explain. Hi Thang Premise - In.2001 the Peruvian government began requiring tourists to buy expensive permits to hike the remote Inca Trail, which goes to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. The total number of permits is strictly limited; in fact, only 500 people per day are now allowed to hike the Inca Trail, whereas before 2001 daily visitors numbered in the thousands Conclusion - The Peruvian government claims that this permit program has successfully prevented deterioration of archaeological treasures along the Inca Trail. Any option which strengthen the conclusion i.e proves that the permit program has successfully prevented deterioration of archaeological treasures along the Inca Trail is our answer. (D) Since 2001, Incan ruins similar to Machu Picchu but not on the Inca Trail have disintegrated at a significantly greater rate than those on the Inca Trail. (This options shows that other tourist place similar to one in the premise, which had no permit system deteriorated at a greater rate than Machu Picchu, thus proving that permit system helped Machu Picchu from deterioration)Hope this helps !
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