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In the year 1900, the average household net worth, the mean totality of wealth per one family unit, in Zeneru was $10,000, whereas, in the year 2000, accounting for inflation, it was $30,000. Thus, in 1900, people must have been considered middle class at a net worth that was considered poor in 2000.
Which of the following, if true, undermines the argument above?
A. In 1900, Zeneru’s population was considerably smaller than it was in 2000.
B. In 1900, more Zeneru residents engaged in manual labor than in 2000.
C. Many of the people who built up a considerable net worth in 2000 were only able to do so thanks to advanced technology that was unimaginable in 1900.
D. The proportion of households with a net worth below $10,000 was significantly smaller in 2000 than was the proportion of households with a net worth above $10,000.
E. Most of the gains in average net worth between 1900 and 2000 came from large numbers of Zeneru citizens who had moved out of the lowest levels of poverty.
Which of the following, if true, undermines the argument above?
A. In 1900, Zeneru’s population was considerably smaller than it was in 2000.
B. In 1900, more Zeneru residents engaged in manual labor than in 2000.
C. Many of the people who built up a considerable net worth in 2000 were only able to do so thanks to advanced technology that was unimaginable in 1900.
D. The proportion of households with a net worth below $10,000 was significantly smaller in 2000 than was the proportion of households with a net worth above $10,000.
E. Most of the gains in average net worth between 1900 and 2000 came from large numbers of Zeneru citizens who had moved out of the lowest levels of poverty.
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A. In 1900, Zeneru’s population was considerably smaller than it was in 2000.
Population size does not tell us anything about how wealth is distributed within the population. A country can have a larger or smaller population while keeping the same definitions of “poor” and “middle class.” This does not weaken the argument.
B. In 1900, more Zeneru residents engaged in manual labor than in 2000.
The type of work people performed is outside the scope of the argument.
C. Many of the people who built up a considerable net worth in 2000 were only able to do so thanks to advanced technology that was unimaginable in 1900.
This explains one reason wealth increased but does not weaken the conclusion about poverty standards.
D. The proportion of households with a net worth below $10,000 was significantly smaller in 2000 than was the proportion of households with a net worth above $10,000.
It tells us that most households in 2000 had more than $10,000 in net worth, but that alone does not prove that $10,000 was not considered poor.
E. Most of the gains in average net worth between 1900 and 2000 came from large numbers of Zeneru citizens who had moved out of the lowest levels of poverty.
Correct answer.
If the poorest people in Zeneru went from having $0 to having $10,000, they drastically pulled the mathematical average up to $30,000. But the purchasing power of $10,000 didn't change! A net worth of $10,000 still buys a perfectly comfortable, middle-class life. The "floor" of poverty was simply emptied out.
Because $10,000 might still buy a middle-class life, the author's conclusion—that $10,000 must now be considered poor—completely falls apart.
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Population size does not tell us anything about how wealth is distributed within the population. A country can have a larger or smaller population while keeping the same definitions of “poor” and “middle class.” This does not weaken the argument.
B. In 1900, more Zeneru residents engaged in manual labor than in 2000.
The type of work people performed is outside the scope of the argument.
C. Many of the people who built up a considerable net worth in 2000 were only able to do so thanks to advanced technology that was unimaginable in 1900.
This explains one reason wealth increased but does not weaken the conclusion about poverty standards.
D. The proportion of households with a net worth below $10,000 was significantly smaller in 2000 than was the proportion of households with a net worth above $10,000.
It tells us that most households in 2000 had more than $10,000 in net worth, but that alone does not prove that $10,000 was not considered poor.
E. Most of the gains in average net worth between 1900 and 2000 came from large numbers of Zeneru citizens who had moved out of the lowest levels of poverty.
Correct answer.
If the poorest people in Zeneru went from having $0 to having $10,000, they drastically pulled the mathematical average up to $30,000. But the purchasing power of $10,000 didn't change! A net worth of $10,000 still buys a perfectly comfortable, middle-class life. The "floor" of poverty was simply emptied out.
Because $10,000 might still buy a middle-class life, the author's conclusion—that $10,000 must now be considered poor—completely falls apart.
Ans E
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1900- mean net worth- 10000
2000- mean net worth- 30000
conclusion- in 1900 people were considered middle class that was considered poor in 2000
A. In 1900, Zeneru’s population was considerably smaller than it was in 2000.
no impact at all.
B. In 1900, more Zeneru residents engaged in manual labor than in 2000.
irrelevant here.
C. Many of the people who built up a considerable net worth in 2000 were only able to do so thanks to advanced technology that was unimaginable in 1900.
not concerned about how they got this wearth. out.
D. The proportion of households with a net worth below $10,000 was significantly smaller in 2000 than was the proportion of households with a net worth above $10,000.
that means there are more people with net worth higher than 10000 in 20000 than people with below 10000. so this somewhat strengthen the idea. reject.
E. Most of the gains in average net worth between 1900 and 2000 came from large numbers of Zeneru citizens who had moved out of the lowest levels of poverty.
so few large num had become rich and that increased the overall net worth level from 1900 and 2000. so other are just staying with more or less same net worth. so that doesnt make any sense to conclude that earlier middle class people are now poor people. this does enough to attack the conclusion.
2000- mean net worth- 30000
conclusion- in 1900 people were considered middle class that was considered poor in 2000
A. In 1900, Zeneru’s population was considerably smaller than it was in 2000.
no impact at all.
B. In 1900, more Zeneru residents engaged in manual labor than in 2000.
irrelevant here.
C. Many of the people who built up a considerable net worth in 2000 were only able to do so thanks to advanced technology that was unimaginable in 1900.
not concerned about how they got this wearth. out.
D. The proportion of households with a net worth below $10,000 was significantly smaller in 2000 than was the proportion of households with a net worth above $10,000.
that means there are more people with net worth higher than 10000 in 20000 than people with below 10000. so this somewhat strengthen the idea. reject.
E. Most of the gains in average net worth between 1900 and 2000 came from large numbers of Zeneru citizens who had moved out of the lowest levels of poverty.
so few large num had become rich and that increased the overall net worth level from 1900 and 2000. so other are just staying with more or less same net worth. so that doesnt make any sense to conclude that earlier middle class people are now poor people. this does enough to attack the conclusion.
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