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Mayor Delmont s critics complain about the jobs that were [#permalink]
 14 Dec 2008, 05:04
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Mayor Delmont’s critics complain about the jobs that were lost in the city under
Delmont’s leadership. Yet the fact is that not only were more jobs created than were
eliminated, but each year since Delmont took office the average pay for the new jobs
created has been higher than that year’s average pay for jobs citywide. So it stands to
reason that throughout Delmont’s tenure the average paycheck in this city has been
getting steadily bigger.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument in the
advertisement?
A. The unemployment rate in the city is higher today than it was when Mayor
Delmont took office.
B. The average pay for jobs in the city was at a ten-year low when Mayor Delmont
took office.
C. Each year during Mayor Delmont’s tenure, the average pay for jobs that were
eliminated has been higher than the average pay for jobs citywide.
D. Most of the jobs eliminated during Mayor Delmont’s tenure were in declining
industries.
E. The average pay for jobs in the city is currently lower than it is for jobs in the
suburbs surrounding the city.
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vivektripathi wrote: Mayor Delmont’s critics complain about the jobs that were lost in the city under
Delmont’s leadership. Yet the fact is that not only were more jobs created than were
eliminated, but each year since Delmont took office the average pay for the new jobs
created has been higher than that year’s average pay for jobs citywide. So it stands to
reason that throughout Delmont’s tenure the average paycheck in this city has been
getting steadily bigger.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument in the
advertisement?
A. The unemployment rate in the city is higher today than it was when Mayor
Delmont took office.
B. The average pay for jobs in the city was at a ten-year low when Mayor Delmont
took office.
C. Each year during Mayor Delmont’s tenure, the average pay for jobs that were
eliminated has been higher than the average pay for jobs citywide.
D. Most of the jobs eliminated during Mayor Delmont’s tenure were in declining
industries.
E. The average pay for jobs in the city is currently lower than it is for jobs in the
suburbs surrounding the city. Answer would be C. Conclusition of the argument is that the average pay is getting bigger because of the higher paying new jobs created during Mayor's leadership. And we are asked to find the one that weakens this argument and conclusion. IF C is true, then the conclusion can't stand.
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vivektripathi wrote: Mayor Delmont’s critics complain about the jobs that were lost in the city under Delmont’s leadership. Yet the fact is that not only were more jobs created than were eliminated, but each year since Delmont took office the average pay for the new jobs created has been higher than that year’s average pay for jobs citywide. So it stands to reason that throughout Delmont’s tenure the average paycheck in this city has been getting steadily bigger.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument in the advertisement?
A. The unemployment rate in the city is higher today than it was when Mayor Delmont took office.
B. The average pay for jobs in the city was at a ten-year low when Mayor Delmont took office.
C. Each year during Mayor Delmont’s tenure, the average pay for jobs that were eliminated has been higher than the average pay for jobs citywide.
D. Most of the jobs eliminated during Mayor Delmont’s tenure were in declining industries.
E. The average pay for jobs in the city is currently lower than it is for jobs in the suburbs surrounding the city. go with C.
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What about B?
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I pick C.
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agree with c
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If C is true, it weakens the argument.
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vivektripathi wrote: Mayor Delmont’s critics complain about the jobs that were lost in the city under
Delmont’s leadership. Yet the fact is that not only were more jobs created than were
eliminated, but each year since Delmont took office the average pay for the new jobs
created has been higher than that year’s average pay for jobs citywide. So it stands to
reason that throughout Delmont’s tenure the average paycheck in this city has been
getting steadily bigger.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument in the
advertisement?
A. The unemployment rate in the city is higher today than it was when Mayor
Delmont took office.
B. The average pay for jobs in the city was at a ten-year low when Mayor Delmont
took office.
C. Each year during Mayor Delmont’s tenure, the average pay for jobs that were
eliminated has been higher than the average pay for jobs citywide.
D. Most of the jobs eliminated during Mayor Delmont’s tenure were in declining
industries.
E. The average pay for jobs in the city is currently lower than it is for jobs in the
suburbs surrounding the city. C weakens the arguement
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netcaesar wrote: What about B? B strengthen the argument....IF the wages was at 10 years low while the mayor office took the responsibility then it's written in the last linne of the argument that the average pay is steadily increasing.......
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gurpreet07 wrote: netcaesar wrote: What about B? B strengthen the argument....IF the wages was at 10 years low while the mayor office took the responsibility then it's written in the last linne of the argument that the average pay is steadily increasing....... OA is C
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another C
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REACTIVATING THE POST THREAD!!!
Anyone can the answer be C..Explanations please!!!
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How Come a is wrong? If the unemployment is bigger than it obviously can't be true! But how can they state something that is obviously written otherwise in the text?  Posted from GMAT ToolKit
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patrickwestoo wrote: How Come a is wrong? If the unemployment is bigger than it obviously can't be true! But how can they state something that is obviously written otherwise in the text? Posted from GMAT ToolKitEven if A is assumed to be right, it does not affect the paycheck. Paycheck is only influenced by those who are employed.. therefore, we are looking for scenarios which would increase or decrease the average salary. Option A will have no bearing on the average salary. If the question had asked for employment rate, then A would have mattered. OptimusPrimea1 wrote: REACTIVATING THE POST THREAD!!!
Anyone can the answer be C..Explanations please!!! The conclusion says "throughout Delmont’s tenure the average paycheck in this city has been
getting steadily bigger". To weaken this, we need to show that the net pay for all those who employed has come down. As per C, the average pay for the new jobs created is lesser than the average pay for the jobs that were eliminated; this fits our bill!
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On the first scan of the options, I couldn't find any that fit the answer. Then I went back to the question and found that it looked for something that would weaken the conclusion and the conclusion is not about employment statistics, but average paycheck. Bingo! Quote: The conclusion says "throughout Delmont’s tenure the average paycheck in this city has been
getting steadily bigger". To weaken this, we need to show that the net pay for all those who employed has come down. As per C, the average pay for the new jobs created is lesser than the average pay for the jobs that were eliminated; this fits our bill!
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C for me 
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