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19 Jan 2013, 04:47
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In 2009, a private school spent $200,000 on a building which housed classrooms, offices, and a library. In 2010, the school was unable to earn a profit. Therefore, the principal should be fired.
Each of the following, if true, weakens the author's conclusion EXCEPT:
(A) The principal was hired primarily for her unique ability to establish a strong sense of community, which many parents cited as a quality that kept children enrolled in the school longer.
(B) The new library also features a seating area big enough for all students to participate in cultural arts performances which the head of school intends to schedule more frequently now.
(C) The principal was hired when the construction of the new building was almost completed.
(D) A significant number of families left the school in 2010 because a favorite teacher retired.
(E) More than half of the new families who joined the school in 2010 cited the beautiful new school facility as an important factor in their selection of the school.
Each of the following, if true, weakens the author's conclusion EXCEPT:
(A) The principal was hired primarily for her unique ability to establish a strong sense of community, which many parents cited as a quality that kept children enrolled in the school longer.
(B) The new library also features a seating area big enough for all students to participate in cultural arts performances which the head of school intends to schedule more frequently now.
(C) The principal was hired when the construction of the new building was almost completed.
(D) A significant number of families left the school in 2010 because a favorite teacher retired.
(E) More than half of the new families who joined the school in 2010 cited the beautiful new school facility as an important factor in their selection of the school.
Correct answer: (B)
Solution: The conclusion that the principal should be fired is weakened by all choices except (B).
Answer (A) provides a criteria other than profit according to which the principal should be evaluated.
Answer (C) suggests that the principal had no part in the decision to build the new building.
Answer (D) suggests that the lack of revenue in 2010 resulted from a cause other than the new building expense.
Answer (E) suggests that the lack of profit in 2010 may be short-term, and that revenues will continue to increase as more families are drawn by the new facility.
Answer (B) is correct because it does not absolve the principal. It demonstrates a benefit of the new facility but provides no relevant information about the principal's responsibility or lack thereof for the school’s financial problems.
Solution: The conclusion that the principal should be fired is weakened by all choices except (B).
Answer (A) provides a criteria other than profit according to which the principal should be evaluated.
Answer (C) suggests that the principal had no part in the decision to build the new building.
Answer (D) suggests that the lack of revenue in 2010 resulted from a cause other than the new building expense.
Answer (E) suggests that the lack of profit in 2010 may be short-term, and that revenues will continue to increase as more families are drawn by the new facility.
Answer (B) is correct because it does not absolve the principal. It demonstrates a benefit of the new facility but provides no relevant information about the principal's responsibility or lack thereof for the school’s financial problems.
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Responding to a pm:
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Argument:
Last year, a lot of money was spent to make a new building with many amenities.
Still, this year, the school did not see a profit.
Fire the principal.
There are many assumptions made by the author to hold the principal responsible for the unsatisfactory financials.
Such as
It was her decision to make the building.
The building has not had the positive impact it was supposed to.
The revenue has not improved (and will not lead to future profits).
etc
You have to choose that option which, with the given information, does not help the principal's case. All other options should help her case to stay on.
(A) The principal was hired primarily for her unique ability to establish a strong sense of community, which many parents cited as a quality that kept children enrolled in the school longer.
She was hired not to show profits but for another purpose. So this option makes a case for keeping her.
(B) The new library also features a seating area big enough for all students to participate in cultural arts performances which the head of school intends to schedule more frequently now.
This has no impact. It describes an amenity provided by the new building and how it will be used.
(C) The principal was hired when the construction of the new building was almost completed.
The new building was not her decision. So if it did not have the desired effect, she cannot be blamed for it. So it again helps her case.
(D) A significant number of families left the school in 2010 because a favorite teacher retired.
This shows that there was another reason which led to losses. The construction of the building could still be a good idea. This helps her case.
(E) More than half of the new families who joined the school in 2010 cited the beautiful new school facility as an important factor in their selection of the school.
The new building is actually attracting more students. So it is serving the purpose it is required to. Perhaps the losses had been huge before and are lower now. Perhaps the school will be able to break even next year. In any case, this again helps the principal's case.
Answer (B)
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19 Jan 2013, 07:44
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The new library also features a seating area big enough for all students to participate in cultural arts performances which the head of school intends to schedule more frequently now.
Weakens the argument that "Principal should be fired".????
The new library also features a seating area big enough for all students to participate in cultural arts performances which the head of school intends to schedule more frequently now.
Weakens the argument that "Principal should be fired".????
