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Which of the following best completes the passage below?
Most design firms place heavy emphasis on previous experience when looking to hire a new employee. A recent survey shows that designers aged between 25 and 35 come up with new ideas about 30% more frequently than designers aged between 35 and 50. This data clearly suggests that __________.
A. the success of a design firm is based completely on its staff since the product it provides is creativity itself
B. designers after the age of 45 are usually in positions of management, and not in those requiring creative problem-solving
C. within the said age groups, older designers, thanks to their acquired experience and style, are more creative than younger designers
D. designers with less than ten years of experience are more creative than designers with more than ten years of experience
E. design firms should be more open-minded when considering the employment of recently graduated designers
Most design firms place heavy emphasis on previous experience when looking to hire a new employee. A recent survey shows that designers aged between 25 and 35 come up with new ideas about 30% more frequently than designers aged between 35 and 50. This data clearly suggests that __________.
A. the success of a design firm is based completely on its staff since the product it provides is creativity itself
B. designers after the age of 45 are usually in positions of management, and not in those requiring creative problem-solving
C. within the said age groups, older designers, thanks to their acquired experience and style, are more creative than younger designers
D. designers with less than ten years of experience are more creative than designers with more than ten years of experience
E. design firms should be more open-minded when considering the employment of recently graduated designers
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A. The success of a design firm is based completely on its staff since the product it provides is creativity itself.
Too broad and unrelated. It doesn’t follow directly from the comparison of age and creativity.
B. Designers after the age of 45 are usually in positions of management, and not in those requiring creative problem-solving.
Not supported by the data. The passage never mentions job roles or management.
C. Within the said age groups, older designers, thanks to their acquired experience and style, are more creative than younger designers.
Directly contradicts the survey result. The data says younger designers are more creative.
D. Designers with less than ten years of experience are more creative than designers with more than ten years of experience.
This paraphrases the given data. Designers aged 25–35 (likely <10 years of experience) outperform 35–50 (likely >10 years).
It directly fits the evidence and challenges firms’ preference for experience.
E. Design firms should be more open-minded when considering the employment of recently graduated designers.
This is a reasonable recommendation drawn from the data, not a restatement.
The passage says “this data clearly suggests that ___,” which fits better with a conclusion about what firms should do, not just a factual restatement.
Between D and E:
D restates the data (descriptive conclusion).
E draws the logical implication (“firms should rethink hiring bias”) — which fits the wording “this data clearly suggests that...” much better.
Too broad and unrelated. It doesn’t follow directly from the comparison of age and creativity.
B. Designers after the age of 45 are usually in positions of management, and not in those requiring creative problem-solving.
Not supported by the data. The passage never mentions job roles or management.
C. Within the said age groups, older designers, thanks to their acquired experience and style, are more creative than younger designers.
Directly contradicts the survey result. The data says younger designers are more creative.
D. Designers with less than ten years of experience are more creative than designers with more than ten years of experience.
This paraphrases the given data. Designers aged 25–35 (likely <10 years of experience) outperform 35–50 (likely >10 years).
It directly fits the evidence and challenges firms’ preference for experience.
E. Design firms should be more open-minded when considering the employment of recently graduated designers.
This is a reasonable recommendation drawn from the data, not a restatement.
The passage says “this data clearly suggests that ___,” which fits better with a conclusion about what firms should do, not just a factual restatement.
Between D and E:
D restates the data (descriptive conclusion).
E draws the logical implication (“firms should rethink hiring bias”) — which fits the wording “this data clearly suggests that...” much better.
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Which of the following best completes the passage below?
Most design firms place heavy emphasis on previous experience when looking to hire a new employee. A recent survey shows that designers aged between 25 and 35 come up with new ideas about 30% more frequently than designers aged between 35 and 50. This data clearly suggests that __________.
A. the success of a design firm is based completely on its staff since the product it provides is creativity itself
Incorrect.
This is a "Complete the Argument" format question. The missing argument part follows the phrase this data clearly suggests which indicates it is the conclusion and that this is an Inference question:
Premise A: design firms care a lot about previous experience when looking for a new designer to hire
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Premise B: designers aged 25-35 think of new ideas 30% more often than those aged 35-50
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Conclusion: ?
This answer choice presents us with an additional premise, not a conclusion based on the premises given. Factors leading to the success of a design company are not really addressed in this argument.
B. designers after the age of 45 are usually in positions of management, and not in those requiring creative problem-solving
Incorrect.
This answer choice goes too far beyond the premises. First, we know nothing about management positions and designers' promotion to such positions. Second, we don't know what happens to designer's creativity after the age of 50 - it could bounce back again - so we cannot infer anything about designers over 45.
C. within the said age groups, older designers, thanks to their acquired experience and style, are more creative than younger designers
Incorrect.
This answer choice contradicts the second premise. If younger designers come up with new ideas more often than older ones, then it cannot be inferred that older designers are more creative.
D. designers with less than ten years of experience are more creative than designers with more than ten years of experience
Incorrect.
This answer choice draws an incorrect inference based on the second premise. The survey relates to specific age groups but we cannot link years of experience with one's age without knowing at what age that person started working as a designer.
E. design firms should be more open-minded when considering the employment of recently graduated designers
This answer choice makes a logical conclusion based on the given premises. It has been proven that young designers are more creative than older ones, so perhaps design firms should be more open to hiring them, instead of placing so much focus on experience.
