GMAT Club World Cup 2022 (DAY 9): The underground metro rail stations : Critical Reasoning (CR)

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22 Jul 2022, 04:36

Conclusion: The outgoing mayor thinks that the campaign would be ineffective in keeping the underground metro stations clean in the long run.

Any answer choice that can show that there will be some long term plans or regulations in place for keeping the underground stations clean will weaken the conclusion.

A. The above-ground platforms of the metro rail stations are also dirty and there is no cleaning campaign planned for them.

Not related to the underground stations.

B. Regular cleaning schedule for the underground stations will be introduced by the new mayor after the four week campaign ends.

This option tells that there is indeed a plan for the long term to keep the underground stations clean. Hence the correct answer choice.

C. The majority of people of Kolta who commute by metro rail stations did not vote for the new mayor.

Not relevant to the argument.

D. The commuters throw trash in undesignated areas only if there is already trash lying around in these undesignated areas.

This mentality might continue even after the four week campaign. Hence in long term, unsuccessful.

E. The amount of trash accumulated on the metro station platforms is enormous, making the cleaning campaign costly.
Not relevant to the argument.

Hence answer choice (B)

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22 Jul 2022, 04:46

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The underground metro rail stations of the city Kolta are known to be dirty. The commuters often do not throw away the trash in designated dustbins, but simply toss them on the station platforms. The new mayor of Kolta has planned to take up an intensive cleaning campaign lasting for four consecutive weeks for all the underground metro rail stations of Kolta. However the outgoing mayor of the city does not believe that the four week intensive campaign would be effective in keeping the underground metro stations clean in the long run after the campaign ends.

Which of the following statements most seriously bring into question the belief of the outgoing mayor?

Here we need an answer that would make it more believable that after the cleaning campaign the stations would remain clean.

A. The above-ground platforms of the metro rail stations are also dirty and there is no cleaning campaign planned for them. Incorrect
B. Regular cleaning schedule for the underground stations will be introduced by the new mayor after the four week campaign ends. Incorrect
C. The majority of people of Kolta who commute by metro rail stations did not vote for the new mayor. Incorrect
D. The commuters throw trash in undesignated areas only if there is already trash lying around in these undesignated areas.Bingo! This makes it more believable that the cleaning campaign would be a success.
E. The amount of trash accumulated on the metro station platforms is enormous, making the cleaning campaign costly. Incorrect

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22 Jul 2022, 05:01

A. The above-ground platforms of the metro rail stations are also dirty and there is no cleaning campaign planned for them.
--> Above ground platforms are not considered

B. Regular cleaning schedule for the underground stations will be introduced by the new mayor after the four week campaign ends.
--> Correct. A follow up program could well create doubt in the outgoing mayor's assumptions

C. The majority of people of Kolta who commute by metro rail stations did not vote for the new mayor.
--> Not relevant

D. The commuters throw trash in undesignated areas only if there is already trash lying around in these undesignated areas.
--> The cleaning program would remove the trash and would not attract further trash

E. The amount of trash accumulated on the metro station platforms is enormous, making the cleaning campaign costly.
--> Cost is not the concern here.

IMHO Option B

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22 Jul 2022, 05:02

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The underground metro rail stations of the city Kolta are known to be dirty. The commuters often do not throw away the trash in designated dustbins, but simply toss them on the station platforms. The new mayor of Kolta has planned to take up an intensive cleaning campaign lasting for four consecutive weeks for all the underground metro rail stations of Kolta. However the outgoing mayor of the city does not believe that the four week intensive campaign would be effective in keeping the underground metro stations clean in the long run after the campaign ends.

Which of the following statements most seriously bring into question the belief of the outgoing mayor?

A. The above-ground platforms of the metro rail stations are also dirty and there is no cleaning campaign planned for them.
Out of scope

B. Regular cleaning schedule for the underground stations will be introduced by the new mayor after the four week campaign ends.
Not related

C. The majority of people of Kolta who commute by metro rail stations did not vote for the new mayor.
Out of scope

D. The commuters throw trash in undesignated areas only if there is already trash lying around in these undesignated areas.
Correct

E. The amount of trash accumulated on the metro station platforms is enormous, making the cleaning campaign costly.
out of scope

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22 Jul 2022, 05:23

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Answer: D

The underground metro rail stations of the city Kolta are known to be dirty. The commuters often do not throw away the trash in designated dustbins, but simply toss them on the station platforms. The new mayor of Kolta has planned to take up an intensive cleaning campaign lasting for four consecutive weeks for all the underground metro rail stations of Kolta. However the outgoing mayor of the city does not believe that the four week intensive campaign would be effective in keeping the underground metro stations clean in the long run after the campaign ends.

Which of the following statements most seriously bring into question the belief of the outgoing mayor?

Questioning the belief of outgoing mayor means that campaign would be effective and stations will be clean in the long run.

A. The above-ground platforms of the metro rail stations are also dirty and there is no cleaning campaign planned for them. --> Incorrect. above-ground platforms is out of scope of the argument.
B. Regular cleaning schedule for the underground stations will be introduced by the new mayor after the four week campaign ends. --> Incorrect. Even if regular cleaning schedule is introduced, that doesn't mean that the commuters will not toss away the trash on station platforms. This implies that stations can still be dirty.
C. The majority of people of Kolta who commute by metro rail stations did not vote for the new mayor. --> Incorrect. Voting of people for the new mayor is irrelevant to the argument.
D. The commuters throw trash in undesignated areas only if there is already trash lying around in these undesignated areas. --> Correct. This means, if there is no trash lying in undesignated areas, commuters won't throw trash over there but only in designated area. Once the intensive cleaning campaign ends, there won't be any trash lying around in undesignated areas. and commuters will end up throwing in designated area. This definitely questions the belief of outgoing mayor.
E. The amount of trash accumulated on the metro station platforms is enormous, making the cleaning campaign costly. --> Incorrect. Amount of trash or cost of campaign are out of scope of the argument.

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22 Jul 2022, 06:27

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Imo D

According to the outgoing mayor the plan will not be a success after the campaign ends. To weaken this conclusion, we need to find the option that gives us a reason that even after the campaign ends the place will remain clean.

A. The above-ground platforms of the metro rail stations are also dirty and there is no cleaning campaign planned for them.
Out of scope. We need to discuss about the underground metro rail stations.
B. Regular cleaning schedule for the underground stations will be introduced by the new mayor after the four week campaign ends.
Whether the Regular cleaning schedule is enough to make place clean in future. We don't know.
C. The majority of people of Kolta who commute by metro rail stations did not vote for the new mayor.
Irrelevant. Gives more reason to believe that the people will not make the plan successful after the campaign ends.
D. The commuters throw trash in undesignated areas only if there is already trash lying around in these undesignated areas.
If the commuters only throw in undesignated areas then after 4 weeks they will not throw trash because they will not find any such areas.
E. The amount of trash accumulated on the metro station platforms is enormous, making the cleaning campaign costly.
Irrelevant. Doesn't explain what will happen after 4 weeks..

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22 Jul 2022, 06:46

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The underground metro rail stations of the city Kolta are known to be dirty. The commuters often do not throw away the trash in designated dustbins, but simply toss them on the station platforms. The new mayor of Kolta has planned to take up an intensive cleaning campaign lasting for four consecutive weeks for all the underground metro rail stations of Kolta. However the outgoing mayor of the city does not believe that the four week intensive campaign would be effective in keeping the underground metro stations clean in the long run after the campaign ends.

Which of the following statements most seriously bring into question the belief of the outgoing mayor?

A. The above-ground platforms of the metro rail stations are also dirty and there is no cleaning campaign planned for them.
B. Regular cleaning schedule for the underground stations will be introduced by the new mayor after the four week campaign ends.
C. The majority of people of Kolta who commute by metro rail stations did not vote for the new mayor.
D. The commuters throw trash in undesignated areas only if there is already trash lying around in these undesignated areas.
E. The amount of trash accumulated on the metro station platforms is enormous, making the cleaning campaign costly.

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Conclusion: the four week intensive campaign would NOT be effective in keeping the underground metro stations clean in the long run after the campaign ends

We want to find what weakens this conclusion and actually ensures the underground metro stations stay clean in the long run after the campaign ends

A. The above-ground platforms of the metro rail stations are also dirty and there is no cleaning campaign planned for them. We are not interested in above ground platforms
B. Regular cleaning schedule for the underground stations will be introduced by the new mayor after the four week campaign ends. If this is needed to be done then this actually strengthens the outgoing mayor's conclusion i.e. that the new mayor's campaign failed
C. The majority of people of Kolta who commute by metro rail stations did not vote for the new mayor. Voting has nothing to do with the conclusion
D. The commuters throw trash in undesignated areas only if there is already trash lying around in these undesignated areas. CORRECT
E. The amount of trash accumulated on the metro station platforms is enormous, making the cleaning campaign costly. Costs are irrelevant here

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22 Jul 2022, 06:54

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The underground metro rail stations of the city Kolta are known to be dirty. The commuters often do not throw away the trash in designated dustbins, but simply toss them on the station platforms. The new mayor of Kolta has planned to take up an intensive cleaning campaign lasting for four consecutive weeks for all the underground metro rail stations of Kolta. However the outgoing mayor of the city does not believe that the four week intensive campaign would be effective in keeping the underground metro stations clean in the long run after the campaign ends.

Which of the following statements most seriously bring into question the belief of the outgoing mayor?

A. The above-ground platforms of the metro rail stations are also dirty and there is no cleaning campaign planned for them.
B. Regular cleaning schedule for the underground stations will be introduced by the new mayor after the four week campaign ends.
C. The majority of people of Kolta who commute by metro rail stations did not vote for the new mayor.
D. The commuters throw trash in undesignated areas only if there is already trash lying around in these undesignated areas.
E. The amount of trash accumulated on the metro station platforms is enormous, making the cleaning campaign costly.

The best answer is D. Because, after 4 weeks of cleaning, the station is clear. The commuters do not throw trash as they do not see any trash in undesignated areas.

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22 Jul 2022, 07:52

Bunuel wrote:

The underground metro rail stations of the city Kolta are known to be dirty. The commuters often do not throw away the trash in designated dustbins, but simply toss them on the station platforms. The new mayor of Kolta has planned to take up an intensive cleaning campaign lasting for four consecutive weeks for all the underground metro rail stations of Kolta. However the outgoing mayor of the city does not believe that the four week intensive campaign would be effective in keeping the underground metro stations clean in the long run after the campaign ends.

Which of the following statements most seriously bring into question the belief of the outgoing mayor?

A. The above-ground platforms of the metro rail stations are also dirty and there is no cleaning campaign planned for them.
B. Regular cleaning schedule for the underground stations will be introduced by the new mayor after the four week campaign ends.
C. The majority of people of Kolta who commute by metro rail stations did not vote for the new mayor.
D. The commuters throw trash in undesignated areas only if there is already trash lying around in these undesignated areas.
E. The amount of trash accumulated on the metro station platforms is enormous, making the cleaning campaign costly.

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Underground stations are dirty because commuters throw trash anywhere. New Mayor has said a 4 week intensive cleaning program to keep them clean but outgoing mayor says it will not stay clean in the long run after the 4 week program ends. Weaken the outgoing mayor's claims.

A. The above-ground platforms of the metro rail stations are also dirty and there is no cleaning campaign planned for them.
We are only concerned with underground, not overground. ELIMINATE

B. Regular cleaning schedule for the underground stations will be introduced by the new mayor after the four week campaign ends.
YES! If regular cleaning is carried out even after the program ends, it will stay clean and thus we weaken the claim of the outgoing mayor. ANSWER

C. The majority of people of Kolta who commute by metro rail stations did not vote for the new mayor.
Irrelevant, we are concerned with the program and clean station, not voting. ELIMINATE

D. The commuters throw trash in undesignated areas only if there is already trash lying around in these undesignated areas.
Again irrelevant. We need to determine how stations will or will not stay clean after the program. ELIMINATE

E. The amount of trash accumulated on the metro station platforms is enormous, making the cleaning campaign costly.
Just a fact, not related to what we need to find.ELIMINATE

Answer - B

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The underground metro rail stations of the city Kolta are known to be dirty. The commuters often do not throw away the trash in designated dustbins, but simply toss them on the station platforms. The new mayor of Kolta has planned to take up an intensive cleaning campaign lasting for four consecutive weeks for all the underground metro rail stations of Kolta. However the outgoing mayor of the city does not believe that the four week intensive campaign would be effective in keeping the underground metro stations clean in the long run after the campaign ends.

Which of the following statements most seriously bring into question the belief of the outgoing mayor?

A. The above-ground platforms of the metro rail stations are also dirty and there is no cleaning campaign planned for them. Incorrect

irrelevant

B. Regular cleaning schedule for the underground stations will be introduced by the new mayor after the four week campaign ends. Correct

so there is some possibility that the underground metro stations will be clean in the long run

C. The majority of people of Kolta who commute by metro rail stations did not vote for the new mayor. Incorrect

support outgoing mayors argument

D. The commuters throw trash in undesignated areas only if there is already trash lying around in these undesignated areas. Incorrect

irrelevant

E. The amount of trash accumulated on the metro station platforms is enormous, making the cleaning campaign costly. Incorrect

irrelevant

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22 Jul 2022, 08:02

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The underground metro rail stations of the city Kolta are known to be dirty. The commuters often do not throw away the trash in designated dustbins, but simply toss them on the station platforms. The new mayor of Kolta has planned to take up an intensive cleaning campaign lasting for four consecutive weeks for all the underground metro rail stations of Kolta. However the outgoing mayor of the city does not believe that the four week intensive campaign would be effective in keeping the underground metro stations clean in the long run after the campaign ends.

Which of the following statements most seriously bring into question the belief of the outgoing mayor?

A. The above-ground platforms of the metro rail stations are also dirty and there is no cleaning campaign planned for them.
B. Regular cleaning schedule for the underground stations will be introduced by the new mayor after the four week campaign ends.
C. The majority of people of Kolta who commute by metro rail stations did not vote for the new mayor.
D. The commuters throw trash in undesignated areas only if there is already trash lying around in these undesignated areas.
E. The amount of trash accumulated on the metro station platforms is enormous, making the cleaning campaign costly.

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