If backstage passes after concerts are restricted to members of the pr

Question

If backstage passes after concerts are restricted to members of the press and those individuals who personally know members of the band or the band's crew, most of the people who usually flock backstage after shows will be forced to wait outside until the band leaves the theater. As a result, there will be less crowding backstage after concerts, which will reduce the risk of fights and injuries occurring after the shows.

The conclusion drawn in the first sentence depends on which of the following assumptions?

(A) Waiting outside for the band will be as acceptable as going backstage for most fans.

(B) It would not be necessary for representatives of local radio stations to wait outside for bands after a concert.

(C) Most individuals who obtain backstage passes after concerts do not personally know members of the band or the band's crew.

(D) Backstage fights involve acquaintances of the band or crew more often than they involve members of the press.

(E) Favorable reviews of concerts are likely to increase if there are fewer backstage fights and injuries after shows.

Archit3110 · Answer

Im down b/w C & D ; negating c
; Most individuals who obtain backstage passes after concerts  do  personally know members of the band or the band's crew.
negating D; Backstage fights involve acquaintances of the band or crew  less  often than they involve members of the press.
conclusion of the argument is revolving around backstage fights ; so IMO D is correct over C ..

goobo · Answer

The question asks, "The conclusion drawn in the  first  sentence...."

Therefore D cannot be the answer. C is the best answer choice here.

DebbieChats · Answer

C looks OK - but think of it more logically between A and C 
C basically draws a conclusion that all audience (even if it is half of the world) - knows the crew personally?

vs 
A draws the conclusion with the assumption that restrictions as imposed will be followed.

After having though this way which sounds like a more logical assumption?

Panoj · Answer

Bunuel's posts are really tricky...if we dont read the instruction correctly,we end up picking the wrong sentence as conclusion

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eka9045 · Answer

Can we have the official explanation to this question?

gmatdordie · Answer

Need help of any expert,

why C is correct over D
negating c breaks the conclusin

Aviral1995 · Answer

Let me try
If backstage passes after concerts are restricted to members of the press and those individuals who personally know members of the band or the band's crew then most of the people who usually flock backstage after shows will be forced to wait outside until the band leaves the theater.So, there will be less crowding backstage after concerts, which will reduce the risk of fights and injuries occurring after the shows.
It means most fights happen because of most of the people who usually flock backstage after shows and not because of members of the press and those individuals who personally know members of the band or the band's crew
Let me know if it helps

Haffun · Answer

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The question is about the assumption in the first sentence. Fights are mentioned in the second sentence. The author says that passes should be limited to acquaintances. That means he assumes acquaintances wouldn't fight.

chetanraghav17 · Answer

It was tricky but fairly simple. The stem starts with ‘IF’, meaning currently it is not restricted to ‘people who know the band or members personally’.

Only assumption thereby is that people who DO obtain passes ‘currently’ are those who do not know the band members or crew.

Making ans C as the correct one.

Hope it helps.

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Sunsh · Answer

A. It says it will be acceptable for fans. but in passage it is mentioned they will be forced to stay outside. So this is not the assumption.
B. This is irrelevant .
C. In this first line it is mentioned the pass should be restricted to the members close to band or the band's crew. So the assumption is made that most of the people are not in this category that's why they should be forced to wait outside.
D. It is weaking the conclusion. if that is the case then there is no point to restrict the pass.
E. This can be a reason for the restricted pass. But not the assumption made.

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