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At Atalanta High School, almost all varsity athletes find it difficult to perform at a high level in all their courses because sports demand much of their time during the school day, on weekday evenings, and during the weekend. This year, 20% of the students are on the varsity baseball team, 20% are on the varsity basketball team, and 15% are on the varsity football team. Therefore, more than half the students at Atalanta High School will not be able to perform at a high level in all their courses.
Which of the following most weakens this argument?
A. Most varsity athletes at Atalanta choose to play more than one varsity sport, as the seasons of the three sports do not overlap much.
B. The increased blood levels of oxygen produced by aerobic exertion have been shown, in clinical conditions, to enhance the ability to concentrate on sophisticated reasoning tasks.
C. Some students learn so quickly that just the time in class is enough to master the material in most classes, so that outside-of-school studying can be kept to a minimum.
D. Atalanta High School makes available to students and families the links for a number of online resources that students can use to review material or recoup what they may have missed in class.
E. In addition to the students’ physical talents, athletics at the high school varsity level require a high level of strategic thinking and intellectual engagement.
Which of the following most weakens this argument?
A. Most varsity athletes at Atalanta choose to play more than one varsity sport, as the seasons of the three sports do not overlap much.
B. The increased blood levels of oxygen produced by aerobic exertion have been shown, in clinical conditions, to enhance the ability to concentrate on sophisticated reasoning tasks.
C. Some students learn so quickly that just the time in class is enough to master the material in most classes, so that outside-of-school studying can be kept to a minimum.
D. Atalanta High School makes available to students and families the links for a number of online resources that students can use to review material or recoup what they may have missed in class.
E. In addition to the students’ physical talents, athletics at the high school varsity level require a high level of strategic thinking and intellectual engagement.
03 Jun 2019, 22:31
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At Atalanta High School, almost all varsity athletes find it difficult to perform at a high level in all their courses because sports demand much of their time during the school day, on weekday evenings, and during the weekend. This year, 20% of the students are on the varsity baseball team, 20% are on the varsity basketball team, and 15% are on the varsity football team. Therefore, more than half the students at Atalanta High School will not be able to perform at a high level in all their courses.
Which of the following most weakens this argument?
A. Most varsity athletes at Atalanta choose to play more than one varsity sport, as the seasons of the three sports do not overlap much.
B. The increased blood levels of oxygen produced by aerobic exertion have been shown, in clinical conditions, to enhance the ability to concentrate on sophisticated reasoning tasks.
C. Some students learn so quickly that just the time in class is enough to master the material in most classes, so that outside-of-school studying can be kept to a minimum.
D. Atalanta High School makes available to students and families the links for a number of online resources that students can use to review material or recoup what they may have missed in class.
E. In addition to the students’ physical talents, athletics at the high school varsity level require a high level of strategic thinking and intellectual engagement.
Which of the following most weakens this argument?
A. Most varsity athletes at Atalanta choose to play more than one varsity sport, as the seasons of the three sports do not overlap much.
B. The increased blood levels of oxygen produced by aerobic exertion have been shown, in clinical conditions, to enhance the ability to concentrate on sophisticated reasoning tasks.
C. Some students learn so quickly that just the time in class is enough to master the material in most classes, so that outside-of-school studying can be kept to a minimum.
D. Atalanta High School makes available to students and families the links for a number of online resources that students can use to review material or recoup what they may have missed in class.
E. In addition to the students’ physical talents, athletics at the high school varsity level require a high level of strategic thinking and intellectual engagement.
Fact: At Atalanta High School, almost all varsity athletes find it difficult to perform at a high level in all their courses
B- The increased blood levels of oxygen produced by aerobic exertion have been shown, in clinical conditions, to enhance the ability to concentrate on sophisticated reasoning tasks
Option B talks specifically about 'sophisticated reasoning tasks'- it is much more specific than 'in all their courses'. 'Aerobic exertion' can't be assumed to mean 'varsity sports'- what about anaerobic exertion, etc. Moreover, the above fact clearly states the 'difficulty' and we take facts at face value. Another one, 'in clinical conditions' implies that the results can't be generalized to 'conditions outside of clinical environment'. I feel B is Incorrect.
A. Most varsity athletes at Atalanta choose to play more than one varsity sport, as the seasons of the three sports do not overlap much.
'Most' means 'majority', i.e. >50%. If >50% play two or more sports, then the conclusion- more than half the students at Atalanta High School will not be able to perform at a high level in all their courses- is definitely weakened. Correct.
Starfruit Can you explain the OA please. It's highly confusing.
03 Jun 2019, 22:38
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Starfruit
At Atalanta High School, almost all varsity athletes find it difficult to perform at a high level in all their courses because sports demand much of their time during the school day, on weekday evenings, and during the weekend. This year, 20% of the students are on the varsity baseball team, 20% are on the varsity basketball team, and 15% are on the varsity football team. Therefore, more than half the students at Atalanta High School will not be able to perform at a high level in all their courses.
Which of the following most weakens this argument?
A. Most varsity athletes at Atalanta choose to play more than one varsity sport, as the seasons of the three sports do not overlap much.
B. The increased blood levels of oxygen produced by aerobic exertion have been shown, in clinical conditions, to enhance the ability to concentrate on sophisticated reasoning tasks.
C. Some students learn so quickly that just the time in class is enough to master the material in most classes, so that outside-of-school studying can be kept to a minimum.
D. Atalanta High School makes available to students and families the links for a number of online resources that students can use to review material or recoup what they may have missed in class.
E. In addition to the students’ physical talents, athletics at the high school varsity level require a high level of strategic thinking and intellectual engagement.
Which of the following most weakens this argument?
A. Most varsity athletes at Atalanta choose to play more than one varsity sport, as the seasons of the three sports do not overlap much.
B. The increased blood levels of oxygen produced by aerobic exertion have been shown, in clinical conditions, to enhance the ability to concentrate on sophisticated reasoning tasks.
C. Some students learn so quickly that just the time in class is enough to master the material in most classes, so that outside-of-school studying can be kept to a minimum.
D. Atalanta High School makes available to students and families the links for a number of online resources that students can use to review material or recoup what they may have missed in class.
E. In addition to the students’ physical talents, athletics at the high school varsity level require a high level of strategic thinking and intellectual engagement.
Fact: At Atalanta High School, almost all varsity athletes find it difficult to perform at a high level in all their courses
B- The increased blood levels of oxygen produced by aerobic exertion have been shown, in clinical conditions, to enhance the ability to concentrate on sophisticated reasoning tasks
Option B talks specifically about 'sophisticated reasoning tasks'- it is much more specific than 'in all their courses'. 'Aerobic exertion' can't be assumed to mean 'varsity sports'- what about anaerobic exertion, etc. Moreover, the above fact clearly states the 'difficulty' and we take facts at face value. Another one, 'in clinical conditions' implies that the results can't be generalized to 'conditions outside of clinical environment'. I feel B is Incorrect.
A. Most varsity athletes at Atalanta choose to play more than one varsity sport, as the seasons of the three sports do not overlap much.
'Most' means 'majority', i.e. >50%. If >50% play two or more sports, then the conclusion- more than half the students at Atalanta High School will not be able to perform at a high level in all their courses- is definitely weakened. Correct.
Starfruit Can you explain the OA please. It's highly confusing.
GmatMinion, Sorry for this, the OA is A, I have just corrected. Thank you for your explanation
