In a certain state, hunting permits require the hunter to be at least

How could option be correct?

May be he could & be eligible for the permit in some other state. Isn't this option covers all the states than the "certain" state that is discussed in the stimulus?

In a certain state, hunting permits require the hunter to be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license or state identification, and have completed a safety program within the past 5 years. The hunter must also sign a legal document pledging not to consume alcohol while hunting.

Which of the following can be correctly inferred from the above statements?

This is a quality question. Kudos to the author.

(A) All states have the same requirements for hunting permits. We have no info about ALL the states, we only know about a CERTAIN state.

(B) Hunters under the age of 21 don't need to sign the alcohol pledge because they are not legally allowed to drink alcohol under any circumstances.We are not told anything about that.

(C) If a person last completed the safety program six years ago, he will have to complete the program again before he can be eligible for a permit in this state.Yes this is the correct answer, matching with the stem

(D) Someone who isn't 18 years old cannot obtain a hunting permit in this state.This is a shell game. It's very important to be literal on the GMAT. "Some who isn't 18 means he/she could be 15 or 22...."

(E) Hunting is such a dangerous activity that state controls and requirements are necessary to ensure that nobody gets hurt.Extreme nothing is told about this.

The answer is C.

In a certain state, hunting permits require the hunter to be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license or state identification, and have completed a safety program within the past 5 years. The hunter must also sign a legal document pledging not to consume alcohol while hunting.

(A) All states have the same requirements for hunting permits.
In a certain state,

(B) Hunters under the age of 21 don't need to sign the alcohol pledge because they are not legally allowed to drink alcohol under any circumstances.
Eligible hunters must sign the pledge, including those of 18,19, and 20

(C) If a person last completed the safety program six years ago, he will have to complete the program again before he can be eligible for a permit in this state. (Rephrase of the original sentence).
-OK. hunting permits require to have completed a safety program within the past 5 years.

On the date of application, you can apply for hunting license if have completed a safety program within the past 5 years.
>therefore if after 5 years, you will need to retake the safety program

On the date of application, you can apply for MBA if have completed GMAT within the past 5 years.
>therefore if after 5 years, you will need to retake the GMAT

(D) Someone who isn't 18 years old cannot obtain a hunting permit in this state.
-AT LEAST 18, including 18

(E) Hunting is such a dangerous activity that state controls and requirements are necessary to ensure that nobody gets hurt.
-The purpose of the controls was not mentioned.

another problem with

(D) Someone who isn't 18 years old cannot obtain a hunting permit in this state.

18 years old cannot obtain a hunting permit in this state - it cant be inferred from argument, from argument can say they are not eligible but cant say they cant obtain

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