Assumption

Question

Statement:  "A wise man will save some money each week."  
 
   No fools have the sense to save money weekly.

A) Assumption made  
  B) Assumption not made   
 
   A person needs to be wise in order to save money weekly.

A) Assumption made  
  B) Assumption not made

anurag01012000 · Answer

Statement:      "Though businesses require management trainees to be university graduates to aid their promotion to senior levels, this reduces the potential talent pool."  
   A person without a university degree cannot hold a senior management position.   
   A) Assumption made   
  B) Assumption not made  
   A person without a university degree can be just as good a manager as a graduate.   
  A) Assumption made  
  B) Assumption not made

kingbucky · Answer

Hi  anurag01012000  what are the source of these problems ? I have a feeling that these are bit odd compared to regular GMAT Critical Reasoning questions.

anurag01012000 · Answer

These are from sample Watson Glaser Test, please help me to solve these

anurag01012000 · Answer

Statement: "Taking part in as many chess tournaments as possible is the only way to become an international chess champion."
DONE- Playing competitive chess provides good practice for those aspiring to be international chess champions.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made

DOUBT- A chess player who frequently enters tournaments is likely to aim for international championship.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made
 
Statement: "When a city holds a worldwide sporting event, it is seen as a loss-making venture because its financial cost is more obvious than its benefits."
3. In the long run, financial benefits are likely to outweigh financial costs for a city that stages a major event.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made
4. Cities that have hosted expensive worldwide sporting events typically regret their decision.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made
 
Statement: "As more and more people plan to go to university, many new university buildings must be constructed."
DOUBT- The number of university buildings needed in the future depends on people's plans regarding higher education.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made
DONE- For people to attend university, buildings must be available.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made
 
Statement: "There is greater progress in science, environmental protection, and education when nations cooperate rather than work alone."
DOPNE- If nations cooperate in these areas, they will avoid military conflicts.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made
DOUBT!! International cooperation in science and education leads from tyranny to free societies.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made
 
Statement: "A wise man will save some money each week."
DOUBT- No fools have the sense to save money weekly.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made
DONE!! A person needs to be wise in order to save money weekly.
• A) Assumption made
• B) Assumption not made

Statement: "Though businesses require management trainees to be university graduates to aid their promotion to senior levels, this reduces the potential talent pool."
11. A person without a university degree cannot hold a senior management position.
• A) Assumption made
• B) Assumption not made
12. DONE---A person without a university degree can be just as good a manager as a graduate.
• A) Assumption made
• B) Assumption not made

anurag01012000 · Answer

Statement: "Taking part in as many chess tournaments as possible is the only way to become an international chess champion."
DONE- Playing competitive chess provides good practice for those aspiring to be international chess champions.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made

DOUBT- A chess player who frequently enters tournaments is likely to aim for international championship.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made
 
Statement: "When a city holds a worldwide sporting event, it is seen as a loss-making venture because its financial cost is more obvious than its benefits."
3. In the long run, financial benefits are likely to outweigh financial costs for a city that stages a major event.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made
4. Cities that have hosted expensive worldwide sporting events typically regret their decision.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made
 
Statement: "As more and more people plan to go to university, many new university buildings must be constructed."
DOUBT- The number of university buildings needed in the future depends on people's plans regarding higher education.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made
DONE- For people to attend university, buildings must be available.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made
 
Statement: "There is greater progress in science, environmental protection, and education when nations cooperate rather than work alone."
DOPNE- If nations cooperate in these areas, they will avoid military conflicts.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made
DOUBT!! International cooperation in science and education leads from tyranny to free societies.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made
 
Statement: "A wise man will save some money each week."
DOUBT- No fools have the sense to save money weekly.
o A) Assumption made
o B) Assumption not made
DONE!! A person needs to be wise in order to save money weekly.
• A) Assumption made
• B) Assumption not made

Statement: "Though businesses require management trainees to be university graduates to aid their promotion to senior levels, this reduces the potential talent pool."
11. A person without a university degree cannot hold a senior management position.
• A) Assumption made
• B) Assumption not made
12. DONE---A person without a university degree can be just as good a manager as a graduate.
• A) Assumption made
• B) Assumption not made

Sketchitesh · Answer

Hi, Could not understood the problem. Is the question is assumption made or not ? This is not in line with regular GMAT FE questions.

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