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More gym memberships are bought in the town of Schwartz than in the town of Talsberg. Therefore, the citizens of Schwartz exercise more frequently than do the citizens of Talsberg.
Each of the following, if true, weakens the conclusion above EXCEPT:
A. Schwartz has a larger population than Talsberg does.
B. Most citizens of Talsberg work in Schwartz and have memberships in gyms there.
C. The average price of a gym membership is lower in Schwartz than it is in Talsberg.
D. A large, free community gym open to all is available to the citizens of Talsberg.
E. The average citizen of Schwartz spends less time at the gym per week than does the average citizen of Talsberg.
We have to find the option that either supports the conclusion or is irrelevant to the conclusion.
Let's consider each statement.
A. Schwartz has a larger population than Talsberg does.
This weakens the conclusion. If Schwartz has a larger population, then the gym memberships would be more. Doesn't mean the citizens of Schwartz exercise more than Talsberg.
Incorrect.B. Most citizens of Talsberg work in Schwartz and have memberships in gyms there.
This again weakens the conclusion. It provides an explanation why Talsberg has less number of memberships but still the citizens might be exercising more.
Incorrect. C. The average price of a gym membership is lower in Schwartz than it is in Talsberg.
This only talks about why the number of gym memberships might be higher. Tells us nothing about the citizens of Schwartz exercising more. Hence, this makes the conclusion Irrelevant. Thus, this can be our answer.
Correct. D. A large, free community gym open to all is available to the citizens of Talsberg.
This weakens the conclusion. Explains why the citizens of Talsberg might be exercising more than Schwartz while the gym memberships are less.
Incorrect. E. The average citizen of Schwartz spends less time at the gym per week than does the average citizen of Talsberg.
Weakens the conclusion. The average citizen of Schwartz spends less time at the gym per week than Talsberg, this means Schwartz citizens spend less time exercising.
Incorrect.