GMAT Question of the Day (Dec 31): Algebra and Critical Reasoning

Published December 31, 2009 by dzyubam

Math (DS)

How many different numbers $y$ are there such that $Ay + B = C$ ( $A$ , $B$ , and $C$ are known) ?

1. $C > B$
2. $A > 1$

OA and Explanation

Verbal (CR)

Abolish taxes, and real taxpayers would find that their disposable incomes have increased. Abolish taxes, and public employees would find that their incomes have disappeared.

Which one of the following is a logical conclusion that depends on information in both of the statements above?

(A) Public offices should be abolished so that disposable incomes will rise.
(B) The only real taxpayers are those who would have more to spend if they did not pay taxes.
(C) Public employees are not real taxpayers.
(D) Public employees’ incomes should not be taxed since they come from taxes.
(E) If there were no taxes, then public employees could not be paid.

OA and Explanation

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