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23 Sep 2025, 01:32
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Companies X and Y have decided to enter into a joint venture to conduct mining operations together. As per the terms of the agreement, all metals that are unearthed will go to Company X and all non-metals will go to Company Y. Thus, all the Zinconium that is dug out should go to Company Y.
Which of the following most strengthens the argument?
(A) Zinconium sells for very high prices in the international market.
(B) The processing of Zinconium requires specialised machinery that is already available with Company Y.
(C) The agreement between the two companies has no provision of sharing any of the resources that are dug out.
(D) In terms of its chemical properties, Zinconium has more characteristics in common with non-metals than with metals.
(E) Company Y will bear a larger proportion of the total cost of conducting the mining operations than will Company X.
Which of the following most strengthens the argument?
(A) Zinconium sells for very high prices in the international market.
(B) The processing of Zinconium requires specialised machinery that is already available with Company Y.
(C) The agreement between the two companies has no provision of sharing any of the resources that are dug out.
(D) In terms of its chemical properties, Zinconium has more characteristics in common with non-metals than with metals.
(E) Company Y will bear a larger proportion of the total cost of conducting the mining operations than will Company X.
23 Sep 2025, 02:31
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I will go with D
Here is why
Author presents a clear information, X and Y are in agreement for mining activity, according to which metal will go in X bucket and non metal in Y and then he concludes Z should ho with Y. He assumes that Z is in similarity with non metal otherwise agreement criteria will not be met.
Lets analyse option choices
A. Talking about price- not in considerations, irrelevant
B. Talks about processing equipment. So what even if it wouldn't have been available with Y, Y could have rented it our bought it. Not strengthening.
C. There is agreement and we don't know dug out can be a step in mining.
D. Similar in nature to non metal -keep
E. Again cost eliminate
Here is why
Author presents a clear information, X and Y are in agreement for mining activity, according to which metal will go in X bucket and non metal in Y and then he concludes Z should ho with Y. He assumes that Z is in similarity with non metal otherwise agreement criteria will not be met.
Lets analyse option choices
A. Talking about price- not in considerations, irrelevant
B. Talks about processing equipment. So what even if it wouldn't have been available with Y, Y could have rented it our bought it. Not strengthening.
C. There is agreement and we don't know dug out can be a step in mining.
D. Similar in nature to non metal -keep
E. Again cost eliminate
Bunuel
23 Sep 2025, 19:50
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Bunuel
The agreement mentions that ALL METALS - Company X , and ALL NON METALS goes to Company Y.
The conclusion is Zinconium should go to Company Y.
We are asked to find the strengthen statement .
(A) Zinconium sells for very high prices in the international market.
Price has nothing to do with the conclusion or categorisation of resource. Hence, out of scope.
(B) The processing of Zinconium requires specialised machinery that is already available with Company Y.
No where in the question stem, it’s mentioned company Y needs specialised machinery or Company X doesn’t require such machines. Hence, completely irrelevant choice.
(C) The agreement between the two companies has no provision of sharing any of the resources that are dug out.
This contradicts the question stem. Hence, out of scope.
(D) In terms of its chemical properties, Zinconium has more characteristics in common with non-metals than with metals.
Since, Zinconium Chemical properties are aligned with the non metals. It can be considered as a Non metal. And as per the agreement, all non metal should go to company Y. Hence, Correct choice. ✅
(E) Company Y will bear a larger proportion of the total cost of conducting the mining operations than will Company X.
The expenses incurred or debt to be paid or any cost factor has a say on this matter. Hence, out of scope.
Option D.
