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Which of the following most logically completes the argument?
A new machine for harvesting corn will allow rows to be planted only fifteen inches apart, instead of the usual thirty inches. Cornplanted this closely will produce lower yields per plant. Nevertheless, the new machine will allow corn growers to double their profits per acre because .
A. with the closer spacing of the rows, the growing corn plants will quickly form a dense canopy of leaves, which will, by shading the ground, minimize the need for costly weed control and irrigation
B. with the closer spacing of the rows, corn plants will be forced to grow taller because of increased competition for sunlight from neighboring corn plants
C. with the larger number of plants growing per acre, more fertilizer will be required
D. with the spacing between rows cut by half, the number of plants grown per acre will almost double
E. with the closer spacing of the rows, the acreage on which corn is planted will be utilized much more intensively than it was before, requiring more frequent fallow years in which corn fields are left unplanted
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I pick A.
B: it is not stated how the profitability is affected by the increased hight of the plant....
C: this will decrease profits
D: Almost double, however the yield is lower per plant. So there is no way for double profits...
E: This will dercrease profits....
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yeah..one more A.
D is a trap. We are not sure whether the more of plants will have yields commensurate with the number.
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A - the only one that directly impacts profits
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(A) as well.
lower yield per plant will be adjusted by lower production cost.
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Swagatalakshmi wrote: Which of the following most logically completes the argument?
A new machine for harvesting corn will allow rows to be planted only fifteen inches apart, instead of the usual thirty inches. Cornplanted this closely will produce lower yields per plant. Nevertheless, the new machine will allow corn growers to double their profits per acre because .
A. with the closer spacing of the rows, the growing corn plants will quickly form a dense canopy of leaves, which will, by shading the ground, minimize the need for costly weed control and irrigation
B. with the closer spacing of the rows, corn plants will be forced to grow taller because of increased competition for sunlight from neighboring corn plants
C. with the larger number of plants growing per acre, more fertilizer will be required
D. with the spacing between rows cut by half, the number of plants grown per acre will almost double
E. with the closer spacing of the rows, the acreage on which corn is planted will be utilized much more intensively than it was before, requiring more frequent fallow years in which corn fields are left unplanted
Answer: A
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I do not have OA, but I selected A
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aurobindo wrote: yeah..one more A.
D is a trap. We are not sure whether the more of plants will have yields commensurate with the number.
A it is.
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Yes, it is A or D, but I pick D.
How can we know that possiblile savings from irigation will double the profits? We don't know what share of total costs irrigation takes.
It makes more sense that if the number of plants is doubled it will lead to ALMOST double increase in profit. ALMOST bcoz yield per acre would be lower.
So I will go with D
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A!!!
D is wrong "almost double" kills it. Also, it says each plant will yield less, so even if the plants double, they wont be as productive.
A eliminates costs therefore profits will increase.
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terp26 wrote: A!!!
D is wrong "almost double" kills it. Also, it says each plant will yield less, so even if the plants double, they wont be as productive.
A eliminates costs therefore profits will increase.
It does say "profit will increase". The stem says "profits will almost double". How do you know that savings on irrigation will double their profit? Do you know how much they spend on irrigation?
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I am bringing to life that great question. Basically, the choice to make is between A and D.
A: mentions cost, but it can be the case that savings are just 10%
D: restates that was already said in the stymulus. Therefore, it is wrong?
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Even if A is picked, one has to make assumptions!
But among the choices A seems to be the best bet!!!
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Re: Which of the following most logically completes the [#permalink]
31 Mar 2013, 17:39
This is one of the most absurd question i have ever seen.The choice is between A and D.With A being the official answer,dare may I ask what is wrong in selecting B ?If we have to make assumptions then someone can assume that taller corn is better i.e. more yield.
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Re: Which of the following most logically completes the [#permalink]
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Hello arkle, The problem with B is that it points out that the corn plants will grow taller. This does not imply that the corn will be taller which might lead to increased productivity. It just implies that the structure of the plant will be taller. Farmers are interested in selling the corn and not corn plants. Hence, B makes little sense. Let me know if you need any further clarification. Thanks and Regards, Kris arkle wrote: This is one of the most absurd question i have ever seen.The choice is between A and D.With A being the official answer,dare may I ask what is wrong in selecting B ?If we have to make assumptions then someone can assume that taller corn is better i.e. more yield.
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