CR - OG Q#195

Question

Hello,

Could anybody please let me know why choices B and D are wrong? The correct answer is A. I learn more by finding out why a choice is wrong ...

Thank you.

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195. A proposed change to federal income tax laws would eliminate deductions from taxable income for donations a taxpayer has made to charitable and educational institutions. If this change were adopted, wealthy individuals would no longer be permitted such deductions. Therefore, many charitable and institutions would have to reduce services, and some would have to close their doors.

The argument above assumes which of the following?

(A) Without incentives offered by federal income tax laws, at least some wealthy individuals would not donate as much money to charitable and educational institutions as they otherwis would have.

(B) Money contributed by individuals who make their donations because of provisions in the federal tax laws provides the only source of funding for many charitable and educational institutions.

(C) The primary reason for not adopting the proposed change in the federal income tax laws cited above is to protect wealthy individuals from having to pay higher taxes.

(D) Wealthy individuals who donate money to charitable and educational institutions are the only individuals who donate money to such institutions.

(E) Income tax laws should be changed to make donations to charitable and educational institutions the only permissible deductions from taxable income.

Aiyer · Answer

B to me, looks little broader than the topic. The topic only covers wealthy individuals. But B talks about all individuals. So I believe this option is not safe.

D. is too strong an assumption to make.

I believe in general we should keep away from very strong statements.

A provides us with the best choice.

Hope this helps!

TriColor · Answer

Thank you for help, Aiyer! It's always nice to have a second thought from someone else. Good luck with your preparation!

sm176811 · Answer

I think its B..


What the OA?

elevenoceans · Answer

Another tricky question by ETS. But I think the right anwer is A because ETS avoids strong anwers.

shailu22 · Answer

OA is A
B is incorrect because if it is true than all charitable organizations should close. But the para says that only some will close and many others will reduce their services.

laxieqv · Answer

meticulous observation and good explanation. Thank you

ywilfred · Answer

Premise:
1) Change to income tax law -> eliminate deductions from taxable income for donations made by taxpayer

2) If change is enacted -> wealthy individuals no longer has an incentive to donate

Conclusion
3) many charities/institutions have to reduce serivces, or cease operation

The argument above assumes which of the following? 

(A) - Best choice. If this is true, then some would cease, some would have to reduce their services.

(B) If so, all chrities/institutions would have to cease operation.

(C) Not an assumption

(D) Not an assumption. It does not explain why charities/institutions need to prune down on their operation outlays.

CR - OG Q#195

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