Verbal
A physically active lifestyle has been shown to help increase longevity. In the Wistar region of Bellaria, the average age at death is considerably higher than in any other part of the country. Wistar is the only mountainous part of Bellaria. A mountainous terrain makes even such basic activities as walking relatively strenuous; it essentially imposes a physically active lifestyle on people. Clearly, this circumstance explains the long lives of people in Wistar.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?
(A) In Bellaria all medical expenses are paid by the government, so that personal income does not affect the quality of health care a person receives.
(B) People living in Wistar do not have a significantly better diet than people living in other parts of Bellaria.
(C) Many people who live in the Wistar region have moved there in middle age or upon retirement.
(D) The many opportunities for hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities that Wistar's mountains offer make it a favorite destination for vacationing Bellarians.
(E) Per capita spending on recreational activities is no higher in Wistar than it is in other regions of Bellaria.
Question Discussion & Explanation
Correct Answer - C - (click and drag your mouse to see the answer)
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Lead water main pipes deliver water to homes and businesses all over the city of Redmond. Because of health concerns related to lead, specially trained workers are required to repair the water main pipes, and without repairs, the water main pipes would eventually cease to deliver water effectively. Therefore, taxpayers in the city of Redmond must continue to provide funds to train workers to repair lead-containing materials safely.
Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the argument above?
A. When water main pipes cease to function effectively, they can be left in place without raising health concerns.
B. Although lead water main pipes are a necessary part of the delivery of water in Redmond, some residents also obtain a portion of their water from wells.
C. In response to public demands, the Redmond city council has cut funding for the training of repair workers and increased spending on the city's mass transit system.
D. Repair of water main pipes requires workers to spend long periods of time underground, which increases the expense of training these workers.
E. The development of a safe and durable material for pipes has made repairing lead water main pipes more costly and less practical than replacing them.
Question Discussion & Explanation
Correct Answer - E - (click and drag your mouse to see the answer)
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